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Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Hialeah Gardens, FloridaMedicare inspection record
(305) 556-9900

About Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to Hialeah Gardens, Florida with a focus on personalized recovery and medical support. Our team works alongside each resident to build a path toward restored independence and wellness.

Community at a glance

Capacity

214 residents

Location

Hialeah Gardens, FL

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

8333 W OKEECHOBEE ROAD, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016

(305) 556-9900

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, state inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 32 minutes with each resident a day, below the Florida average of 3 hours 49 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 32 minutesBelow the Florida average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day1 hour 12 minutesAbove the Florida average
Nursing staff who left in the past year29%Below the Florida average

Inspections

10 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

March 5, 2026 · Standard inspection · 6 citations

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 3, 2026

August 15, 2024 · Standard inspection · 4 citations

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 18, 2024
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 18, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 18, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 18, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Waterford Opco LLC
Medicare-certified beds
214
Average residents per day
204
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
February 27, 1987
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Both
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
105554

Location

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8333 W OKEECHOBEE ROADHialeah Gardens, FL 33016

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Questions about Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

How did Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on March 5, 2026 and cited 6 health deficiencies. The Florida average is 7.1.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 32 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 12 minutes from registered nurses. 29% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Waterford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Hialeah Gardens Skilled Nursing in Florida Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026