WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
8333 W OKEECHOBEE ROAD, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
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How WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 214-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (18.3%) is above the Florida average of 8.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 214 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hialeah Gardens, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.3% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6% (113% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5% (39% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (27% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.2% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Hialeah Gardens.
What keeps WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.3% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.5% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 214 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WATERFORD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Hialeah Gardens options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Hialeah Gardens
Hialeah Gardens sits in Miami-Dade County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 440,203 (16.3%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $53,975
- Median home value
- $310,700
Demographics for Miami-Dade County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hialeah Gardens.
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