Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehab
111 Church Street · Middletown, CT · 06457 · 8603477286
150 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Health Care Associates
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,642 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B July 3, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2022
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected April 14, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $15,642 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075381 · certified since January 29, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.