About Water's Edge Center For Health and Rehab
Water's Edge Center For Health And Rehab, located in MIDDLETOWN, CT, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Water's Edge Center For Health and Rehab
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.51 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES network. This chain operates 43 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Water's Edge Center For Health and Rehab provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 171 | Jul 03, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 140 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 19.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 10.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 0.6% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.1% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 8.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 7.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 52.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 90.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 58.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 13.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 11.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 96.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 64.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 17.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 10.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 6 complaints
- 2025: 5 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 15 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Mar 09, 2026 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| May 12, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| May 12, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Aug 09, 2024 | 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. |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Jul 05, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 14, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Dec 05, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HARBOR HILL CARE CENTER, INC.
Ownership Structure
- DAVID SMILOVITZ TRUST Direct: 5%
- IZASK KELLER S CORP LIFE ESTATE TRUST FBO HYMIE KELLER Direct: 8%
- IZASK KELLER S CORP. LIFE ESTATE TRUST FBO PERL BROWN Direct: 8%
- DORIS LAUFER Direct: 5%
- MARVIN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST 2012 Direct: 10%
- SENGA TRUST Direct: 6%
- SUSAN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST 2012 Direct: 10%
- THE HARRY AND HELEN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST Direct: 17%
- PEGGY WEBERMAN Direct: 5%
- AGNES ZITTER Indirect
Management & Direction
- MARVIN OSTREICHER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL RAYEL W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bride Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
| Southington Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Maple View Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Leeway, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| 60 West | N/A | 5 |
| Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Orange Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Complete Care at Middlebury | N/A | 5 |
| Evergreen Woods | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Water's Edge Center For Health and Rehab directly at 8603477286. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.