WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — Nursing Home in KENOSHA, WI
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 128 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 107.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 525281 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.67 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.54 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER had 27 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 30, 2025), including 5 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — September 30, 2025
-
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. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Level K)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Level K)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Level G)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (Level K)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (Level G)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
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. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level E)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. (Level D)Corrected — November 4, 2025
-
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Level F)Corrected — November 4, 2025
Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 128-bed nursing home in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident day, below the Wisconsin average of 4.2. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 27 deficiencies, 5 of them severe. It is on CMS's Special Focus Facility list, a designation for persistently poor-performing nursing homes. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
There aren’t any obvious strengths on this report to recommend the facility. The Special Focus designation and the abuse flag alongside multiple severe deficiencies are serious red flags — you should ask how the facility has addressed the abuse-related findings and what independent oversight or corrective actions are now in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's CMS star rating?
WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER reports 3.67384 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER had 27 total deficiencies, including 5 classified as severe.
How many beds does WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?
WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 128 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Avina of Kenosha — 1/5 — 1.3 mi
- BROOKSIDE CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 1.6 mi
- CLAIRIDGE HOUSE — 2/5 — 1.8 mi
- SHERIDAN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 1/5 — 3.8 mi
- Avina on 32nd — 1/5 — 4.2 mi
- Complete Care at Ridgewood LLC — 4/5 — 6.3 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.