Water's Edge
11040 North State Rd 77 · Hayward, WI · 54843 · 7159344300
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525632 · certified since November 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.