Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab

Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab is a skilled nursing facility located at 111 Church Street in Middletown, Connecticut (ZIP code 06457). The facility operates 150 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, the lowest tier in the CMS rating system, indicating a higher frequency or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections compared to other facilities. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that are below the national average when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating that clinical quality indicators for this facility compare favorably to national benchmarks. Quality measures include data points such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. With respect to payment and insurance, Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehab is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover long-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (860) 347-7286 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any applicable private-pay options. When considered in the context of national averages, this facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating places it below average on the CMS composite measure. The health inspection component at 1 star is a notable area of concern relative to national norms, while the staffing component at 2 stars also falls below the national average. However, the quality measure rating of 5 stars represents a meaningful distinction, as this component reflects resident outcome data reported over time. Individuals researching nursing facilities in the Middletown, Connecticut area and the broader Lower Connecticut River Valley region may wish to review the full inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database to gain additional context about the specific nature of any identified deficiencies.