Solaris Healthcare Waterman
Tavares, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106119) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (352) 609-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Solaris Healthcare Waterman has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Solaris Healthcare Waterman reports total nurse staffing of about 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.7%.
Solaris Healthcare Waterman has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported to CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Solaris Healthcare Waterman is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Tavares, Lake County, Florida, with an average of 117 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on October 15, 2018.
According to CMS Care Compare, Solaris Healthcare Waterman holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Staffing 4 stars, and Quality Measures 5 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 4.07 per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the data provided.
Solaris Healthcare Waterman is part of the Solaris Healthcare chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Solaris Healthcare Waterman has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 44.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average of 117 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Solaris Healthcare chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 15, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — that combine into the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (352) 609-4000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (352) 609-4000 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106119?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.