Kenosha County, Wisconsin · Nursing home
Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
3415 N Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53140
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.53 hours Below the state average of 4.21
- Nursing staff who left in a year 63.2% Above the state average of 46.9%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 76 8 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $369,845 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 75.3% of 128 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 128-bed nursing home in Kenosha, Wisconsin (Kenosha County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.53 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Wisconsin average of 4.21. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $369,845 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 128
- Residents per day (average)
- 96.4
- Certified since
- 1976 (50 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Champion Care (22 homes)CMS Special Focus: SFF CandidateCMS abuse citation icon: Yes
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Special Focus candidate. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program: its inspection record qualifies it for the program, but it has not been selected. What a Special Focus Facility is
- Abuse citation icon. CMS assigns this icon when a home was cited for abuse where residents were found to be harmed, on its most recent standard inspection or on a complaint or infection-control inspection in the past 12 months, or was cited for abuse with potential harm in that period and again in the period before. Signs of abuse and how to report it
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $369,845 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 29 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Sep 30, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Wisconsin average is 9.5. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Wisconsin average 3.0
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Wisconsin average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 Wisconsin average 3.6
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Wisconsin average 3.0
The vertical line marks the Wisconsin average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.53 h Wisconsin average 4.21
- Nurse aides 2.04 h Wisconsin average 2.58
- Licensed practical nurses 0.88 h Wisconsin average 0.64
- Registered nurses 0.60 h Wisconsin average 0.99
- All staff, weekends 3.12 h Wisconsin average 3.77
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Wisconsin average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover63.2%
- Wisconsin average46.9%
- Registered nurse turnover61.9%
- Wisconsin average39.7%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Wisconsin and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.5% | 16.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 24.2% | 5.7% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.3% | 95.7% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.9% | 18.4% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.5% | 16.9% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.4% | 95.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.6% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.6% | 24.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.5% | 15.8% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.40 | 1.66 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.28 | 2.29 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 56.2% | 86.5% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 67.3% | 82.2% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.2% | 23.1% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.5% | 15.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 76 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 4 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 4 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 48 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Sep 30, 2025: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | 29 | 4 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 | 10 |
| May 24, 2023 | 30 | 10 |
Wisconsin homes averaged 9.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (76)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 14, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 14, 2026)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure 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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 20, 2025)
Showing the 30 most recent of 76.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Fine | $315,790 |
| May 20, 2024 | Fine | $54,055 |
Wisconsin homes averaged 0.9 fines and $48,150 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Wisconsin
- Size27 of 323 by certified beds
- Wisconsin average residents per day54.7
- ChainChampion Care
- Chain average overall rating2.2 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Kenosha6
- Homes in Kenosha County7
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center has 128 certified beds. It averages 96.4 residents per day, about 75.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 3.53 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.60 hours from registered nurses. The Wisconsin average is 4.21 hours and 0.99 hours from registered nurses.
Has Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $369,845 in the past three years.
Does Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Kenosha County
Who to call in Wisconsin
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Wisconsin.
- Long-term care ombudsman Wisconsin Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-815-0015 (Email: BOALTC@wisconsin.gov.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) complaint line 800-642-6552 (Toll-free. DQA also takes complaints through an online Complaint Intake Survey (form F-00607) and its nursing home regional offices.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Wisconsin staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 525281. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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