4501 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778
Call Solaris Healthcare Waterman directly(352) 609-4000Solaris Healthcare Waterman is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Tavares, Florida. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, above the Florida average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Aug 1, 2025 cited 3 deficiencies.
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
This facility vs. the Florida and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 4.16 | 3.86 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.78 | 0.73 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.28 | 2.34 | 2.34 | below avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.7% | 42.3% | 46.4% | above avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 3.0 | 7.3 | 9.5 | below avg |
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
4501 Waterman Way
Tavares, FL 32778
106119
For profit - Corporation
120
113.6
Medicare and Medicaid
2018-10-15
Solaris Healthcare (22 facilities)
Urban
Solaris Healthcare operates 22 nursing facilities across the United States.
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CMS gives Solaris Healthcare Waterman an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Solaris Healthcare Waterman reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Florida average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 3 deficiencies.
Solaris Healthcare Waterman is certified for 120 beds.
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (352) 609-4000. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
