Nursing home · Tavares, FL
Solaris Healthcare Waterman
4501 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778 · (352) 609-4000
Solaris Healthcare Waterman is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Tavares, Florida (Lake County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2018. On average it cares for 116 residents a day (about 97% of its certified beds). It is part of Solaris Healthcare, a group of 22 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in Florida is 3.3.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.08 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.76 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.61 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 48% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 1, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 4 below the state average of 7 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Waterman SNF Operations LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Solaris Healthcare Waterman?
CMS rates Solaris Healthcare Waterman 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Solaris Healthcare Waterman have?
120 certified beds, with an average of 116 residents a day.
Does Solaris Healthcare Waterman accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Solaris Healthcare Waterman?
(352) 609-4000. Address: 4501 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).