The Waterford
601 Universe Blvd, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 · (561) 627-3800
Non profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
The Waterford has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 4 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 6, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 6, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 6, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.February 6, 2025 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 6, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.49 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.02 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.39 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.08 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 23.3% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 45.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Health Center at Sinai Residences Boca Raton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center - Edgewater Boca Raton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Boynton Beach Rehabilitation Center Boynton Beach · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Boulevard Rehabilitation Center Boynton Beach · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Harbours Edge Delray Beach · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Waterford on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.