ElderGrade
B

82/100

Above average

Solaris Healthcare Waterman

4501 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778

CMS 5/5 stars #7 of 17 in Lake County (352) 609-4000
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
98%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.7 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.77 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 45% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.07 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.77 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.51 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 44.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 17 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 1, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Apr 3, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 1, 2025 F0561

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 1, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 1, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 25, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 25, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 25, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 25, 2024 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SOLARIS HEALTHCARE, which operates 22 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
KLEIN, SOLOMON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LEONARD, TIMOTHY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WATERMAN SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ACC II SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CH ACC II HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SEAM TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SK ACC II HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Solaris Healthcare Waterman

What is the ElderGrade for Solaris Healthcare Waterman? +

Solaris Healthcare Waterman holds an ElderGrade of B (82 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Solaris Healthcare Waterman? +

Residents receive an average of 4.07 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Solaris Healthcare Waterman been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 17 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Solaris Healthcare Waterman accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Solaris Healthcare Waterman is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.