Solaris Healthcare Waterman
4501 Waterman Way · Tavares, FL · 32778 · 3526094000
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Solaris Healthcare
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C December 22, 2022
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106119 · certified since October 15, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.