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Solaris Healthcare Waterman
4501 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778 · Lake County · (352) 609-4000
Fewer inspection deficiencies (4) than 64% of nursing homes in Florida. Rated #1 of 694 nursing homes in Florida by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 4.1 — above the Florida average of 3.82.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 117.0 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | SOLARIS HEALTHCARE |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 4.07 (Florida average: 3.82) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.77 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.25 |
| Staff turnover | 45% |
| RN turnover | 40% |
| Most recent health inspection | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 4 (Florida average: 7.1) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 20 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 0 fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 0 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.