Waterford, The

The Waterford earns 4 out of 5 stars overall, which puts it above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall rating is built from three separate scores, each looking at a different piece of the picture. The health inspection rating, also 4 stars, reflects that state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems here than at most facilities, which is a good sign that the home is being run carefully and safely. The staffing rating, another 4 stars, tells you that nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than the average facility provides, meaning your loved one is less likely to be waiting long for help or attention. The quality measures rating, again 4 stars, is based on 15 clinical outcomes like how often residents develop pressure sores, experience falls, or lose the ability to do daily tasks on their own, and scoring above average here suggests the care residents receive is translating into real, positive health results. The fact that all three components land at 4 stars is meaningful. When one area drags down an otherwise strong overall score, it can signal a weak spot worth digging into. Here, the scores are consistent across the board, which suggests The Waterford is performing well in a balanced way rather than excelling in one area while struggling in another. For families comparing options, that kind of consistency tends to be a more reliable indicator of day-to-day quality than a high overall number that is propped up by just one strong category.