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Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

8333 W Okeechobee Road, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016

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Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  5. Health inspection on March 5, 2026

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0583 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0867 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

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  6. Fire safety inspection on March 5, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2026.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  11. Health inspection on August 15, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.

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  12. Fire safety inspection on August 15, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  14. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  15. Health inspection on April 13, 2023

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2023.

    • Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2023.

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  16. Fire safety inspection on April 13, 2023

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0100. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2023.

    • Citation K0531. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(305) 556-9900
Last standard health inspection
March 5, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
214
Residents per day, on average
203.4
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Waterford Opco LLC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Florida average (13 vs 20).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

CMS lists March 5, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS lists 13 health citations since April 13, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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