Waters of Memphis a Rehabilitation & Nursing Ctr
6500 Kirby Gate Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38119 · (901) 752-0772
For profit - Individual · 90 certified beds
Waters of Memphis a Rehabilitation & Nursing Ctr has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2023, found 8 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $5,293 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 14, 2023 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.September 14, 2023 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 14, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.September 14, 2023 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 14, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 14, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 14, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.September 14, 2023 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 14, 2023 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.March 18, 2026 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 27, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $5,293September 18, 2023
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 | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.40 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.15 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.87 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 59.5% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 82.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Allen Morgan Health and Rehabilitation Center Memphis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Kirby Pines Manor Memphis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Signature Healthcare of Memphis Memphis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Signature Healthcare of Primacy Memphis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center Memphis · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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