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WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (HIALEAH GARDENS, Florida)

8333 W OKEECHOBEE ROAD, HIALEAH GARDENS, Florida 33016

Phone: 3055569900

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
214
Avg Residents/Day
203.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Miami-Dade
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityFlorida AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.160.73+0.43
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.503.86-0.36
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover30.5%41.5%-

Health Citation History

13 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-05Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-05Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-05Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-05Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-05Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-13Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

8 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-05Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-05Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-13Construction DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-13Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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