Edgewater, a Wesleylife Community
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise beautiful, well-maintained facility and grounds. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 75 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice if you prioritize high-end amenities, exceptional dining, and a vibrant social atmosphere. However, families should carefully review the financial implications of the buy-in cost, as it is noted to be higher than comparable local communities.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
75 reviews on Google“Edgewater is highly regarded for its beautiful, well-maintained campus and exceptional dining experiences, which many reviewers describe as restaurant-quality. Families can expect a welcoming atmosphere with attentive staff, though prospective residents should be prepared for a significant buy-in cost compared to other local options.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Beautiful, well-maintained facility and grounds
- High-quality dining and food presentation
- Welcoming and professional staff
- Comprehensive amenities including gym and pools
- Excellent rehabilitation and physical therapy services
Concerns
- High entry/buy-in costs
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 31 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With such a high overall CMS rating, what are the specific practices your team uses to maintain that 5-star standard of care?
- 2I noticed your staff is very responsive to feedback online; how does the administration typically involve families in the care planning process?
- 3Since the facility is a cozy size with 40 residents, how do you ensure each person gets personalized attention during meal times?
- 4Can you tell me more about the daily social activities and how you help residents stay engaged with the community?
- 5How is the nursing team structured to handle medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
- 6Regarding the recent state inspections, what specific steps has the facility taken to address and resolve those two identified areas?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The numerous dining options provide restaurant-quality, fresh-made meals suitable for any palate. This place resembles a country club - well-appointed spaces for small, medium or large gatherings, Indoor pool, professional gym, exercise room with qualified staff, walking paths, garden areas, opportunities for social”
“I had knee surgery and a few days later fell and required a week's hospitalization, followed by 3 weeks in Edgewater's skilled nursing rehab, followed by several weeks of physical therapy. The staff here is wonderful!”
“Renee was great and very accommadating. She went above and beyond on showing the units and answering my parents questions.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
13
measures
2
measures
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Edgewater has persistent fire safety issues appearing across multiple surveys, with recurring problems in smoke detection systems, sprinkler maintenance, and electrical equipment that continue from 2023 through 2025. Families have filed complaints resulting in deficiencies related to medication management, care planning, and treatment quality. While all issues show correction dates, the repeated fire safety violations and complaint-triggered care concerns warrant careful discussion during any facility visit.
Feb 9, 2026Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Oct 16, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 19, 2025Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Apr 16, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Oct 17, 2024Complaint3
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Jul 15, 2024Routine9
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Edgewater, a Wesleylife Community
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Wesleylife
10 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 4 of 11 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Wesleylife
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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