About Waterville Center For Health And RehabWaterville Center For Health And Rehab is located at 7 Highwood St, Waterville, ME, reachable at (207) 873-0705. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 111.0 certified beds and serves an average of 95 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1993-01-01. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Waterville Center For Health And Rehab may be considered for families with limited options in Waterville, ME, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightWaterville Center For Health And Rehab currently provides 4 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 4 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN staffing hours have fluctuated between 46 and 64 min/day over the past five years, indicating some instability in skilled nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 57.1%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 45 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 19 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours23 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 4 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 25 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours43 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $83,038. 117 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Waterville Center For Health And Rehab ranks 13924th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 50.8/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within ME, it ranks 78th out of 78 nursing homes. In Waterville, it ranks 3rd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,680 nationally and RN hours rank #1,654 nationally (#35 in ME).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
ME State Rank
Note
2022
4.48
#2,236 / 14,703
#24 / 78
Top 25%
2023
4.04
#3,870 / 14,703
#47 / 78
Above average
2024
4.54
#2,062 / 14,703
#28 / 78
Top 25%
2025
4.50
#2,302 / 14,703
#23 / 78
Top 25%
2026
4.75
#1,680 / 14,703
#17 / 78
Top 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
ME State Rank
Note
2022
0.76
#4,258 / 14,703
#58 / 78
Above average
2023
0.35
#11,323 / 14,703
#75 / 78
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
0.85
#2,791 / 14,703
#49 / 78
Top 25%
2025
0.74
#4,211 / 14,703
#56 / 78
Above average
2026
1.06
#1,654 / 14,703
#35 / 78
Top 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Waterville Center For Health And Rehab is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1993-01-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (207) 873-0705 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Waterville Center For Health And Rehab holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 50.8/100, placing it #13924 of 14703 facilities nationally and #78 of 78 in Maine. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Waterville Center For Health And Rehab receives a reported average of 4 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 4 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 23 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 19 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 25 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 57.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $83,038. 117 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $83,038, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 233.25 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Waterville Center For Health And Rehab ranks 13924th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 50.8/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within ME, it ranks 78th out of 78 nursing homes. In Waterville, it ranks 3rd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,680 nationally and RN hours rank #1,654 nationally (#35 in ME). Our composite quality score of 50.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Waterville, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/maine/waterville/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.