Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
8333 W OKEECHOBEE ROAD, Hialeah Gardens, FL, 33016 · 3055569900
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
4.0
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
4.0
214
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes nationally. That overall rating is built from three separate scores, each measuring something different, and all three come in at 4 stars here, which tells a pretty consistent story across the board.
The Health Inspection rating reflects how the facility has held up under state inspections, looking at how many citations they received and how serious those issues were. A 4-star score here means fewer or less severe problems than most facilities. The Staffing rating tells you how much nursing time residents are actually getting relative to the number of people living there. Above average here means residents are less likely to be stretched thin across an overworked staff. The Quality Measures rating looks at 15 concrete health outcomes for residents, things like falls, pressure wounds, and how well pain is being managed. Scoring above average there suggests residents are generally faring well physically and clinically. Taken together, these ratings suggest Waterford is a solid choice worth considering, though visiting in person and asking questions is always a smart next step.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what is your typical turnover rate for CNAs and nurses over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall or a medical concern in the middle of the night, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment staff notice something is wrong.
4. How do you handle a resident who is unhappy, whether that means they are refusing care, feeling lonely, or having a conflict with a staff member or another resident?
5. Can I see the results of your most recent state inspection, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to fix them?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident here, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed, including meals, activities, and time outside their room?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.