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Waterford, the
601 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 105404
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★☆ 4 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 15 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 2
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- February 6, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | February 6, 2025 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | October 26, 2023 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 19 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
15 health citations across 3 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
February 6, 2025: 4 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| D | F-0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
October 26, 2023: 7 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/25/2023 |
| D | F-0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/25/2023 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/25/2023 |
| D | F-0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/25/2023 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/25/2023 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/25/2023 |
| D | F-0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/25/2023 |
July 1, 2022: 4 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/25/2022 |
| D | F-0761 | 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 Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/25/2022 |
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/25/2022 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/25/2022 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2025 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| 07/01/2022 | D | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2022 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.49 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.02 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.39 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.08 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.3 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.96 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 23.3 | 41.4 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 43.8 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Lifespace Communities INC
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Lifespace Communities (15 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 60
- Average residents per day
- 45.2
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- April 22, 1982
- County/parish
- Palm Beach
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
21 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES INC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LIFESPACE, INC. | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GEIST, MARCI | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BLACKFORD, GARY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DARKEY-HRINYA, JOYCE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DUTRA, ANA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FIELDS, VENITA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JENSEN, CLAUS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MCDONOUGH, AMY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SALAMINO, JENIFER | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOKEYE, JONATHAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SPANGLER, PATRICK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STRETCH, CLYDE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WILLIAMS, DAVID | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| YANOFSKY, NEAL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GORMAN, JOSEPH | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARSHFIELD, NICHOLAS | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JANTZEN, JESSE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KRESSE, NIKKI | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| POPE, ERIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Waterford, the. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- AHCA licensed health care facility complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.