Adventhealth Waterman
Tavares, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 10T057)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (352) 253-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
AdventHealth Waterman's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and CMS shows 0 measures better and 0 measures worse than the national benchmark out of the reported measures. Overall its results are generally in line with national averages.
Patients at AdventHealth Waterman return to the community at a rate that is no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes are generally consistent with national norms.
AdventHealth Waterman is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Tavares, Florida, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It is designed as a step between hospital care and independent living.
About this facility
AdventHealth Waterman is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Tavares, Lake County, Florida. It is a non-profit facility with a Medicare certification date of 01/01/2026. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy—often several hours of physical, occupational, and speech therapy per day—to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a slower pace of custodial or skilled care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation.
According to CMS Care Compare data, AdventHealth Waterman's rate of discharging patients back to the community is No Different than the National Rate. Its readmission rate during the rehab stay and its readmission rate after discharge are both No Different than the National Rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infection is No Different than the National Benchmark. A measure for catheter-associated infection was not reported by CMS for this facility, which often happens when there are too few cases to calculate a reliable rate; this is not an indicator of poor quality.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse on 0 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures reported as no different than the national rate or not published. Families considering AdventHealth Waterman should review the most current details directly on CMS Care Compare, as data is updated periodically.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often multiple hours a day—to help patients regain physical function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically provides slower-paced custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports AdventHealth Waterman's discharge-to-community rate as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate was not reported, often due to low case counts, which is not an indicator of poor quality.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, AdventHealth Waterman is Medicare-certified, with a certification date of 01/01/2026.
Who owns this facility?
AdventHealth Waterman is a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
CMS lists its certification date as 01/01/2026.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (352) 253-3300 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates AdventHealth Waterman better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, with the remainder reported as no different than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/10T057?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, discharge planning, and how outcomes compare to national benchmarks; contact the facility directly at (352) 253-3300 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital discharge planners; contact AdventHealth Waterman at (352) 253-3300 for more information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.