Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
WATERS EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
PALM CITY, FL · 36 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 30, 2025
CMS Certification Number 105828 · first certified October 1993
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE SERVICES · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed July 9, 2024 (change of ownership)to WATER'S EDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION from LCS SANDHILL COVE LLC
Position within FL
13 citations — more than 82% of the 694 certified nursing homes in FL. Compared within FL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: September 2026 to April 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. Facilities in FL are typically surveyed 15–23 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 729 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
9 of the 13 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 13 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in FL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the FL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 13 |
| Median facility in FL | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 15, 2022 | 4 |
| February 22, 2024 | 0 |
| May 30, 2025 | 9 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2025-05-30 |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | 1 | 2025-05-30 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2025-05-30 |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | 1 | 2025-05-30 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2022-11-15 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 1 | 2025-05-30 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2025-05-30 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2025-05-30 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 9
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 9 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 30, 2025 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2025) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2025) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2025) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2025) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2025) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2025) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2025) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2025) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2025) |
November 15, 2022 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 8, 2022) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 8, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 8, 2022) |
| K-0932 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 8, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.