Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 13.0)
Below average in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Below chain average · $65,656 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for patients requiring intensive physical or occupational therapy, as their rehab team is frequently cited as top-tier. While the nursing and activities staff are exceptionally warm and caring, families should proactively verify that medication delivery protocols are being strictly followed and ask about the process for responding to call lights during night shifts.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
188 reviews on Google“Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center is highly regarded by many families for its exceptional rehabilitation services and a compassionate, attentive nursing staff. While most reviewers praise the facility's cleanliness and the engaging activities program led by the activities director, some families have reported serious concerns regarding medication delays and responsiveness to call lights.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional rehabilitation and physical therapy teams
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Engaging and energetic activities program
- Professional and approachable leadership
Concerns
- Delays in medication administration and delivery (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Slow response times to call lights/buzzers (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Issues with property/belongings being misplaced or stolen (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 191 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized responses that mirror the specific details, names, and departments mentioned in each review. They demonstrate high engagement by acknowledging specific staff members and clinical outcomes.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about your rehabilitation and physical therapy teams; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to maintain mobility?
- 2Since we want to ensure everything runs smoothly, what specific protocols are in place to ensure medications are administered accurately and on a strict schedule?
- 3How does the nursing staff manage call lights and response times during the night shifts to ensure residents feel attended to?
- 4What steps does the facility take to ensure that residents' personal belongings and room property are kept secure and organized?
- 5We'd love to hear more about the activities program—what kind of energetic or engaging events do you have planned for the residents this month?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the process for contacting physicians and coordinating immediate care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The therapy department, in particular, work very hard (and are very good) at helping residents meet their goals.”
“I have never once needed to worry about my patient here! He is cleaner, happier and fed better than he has been in many years.”
“The facility was clean and with no unpleasant odors—something that really stood out compared to other facilities I’ve seen.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who lost too much weight
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 Skilled Nursing Center has a concerning pattern with nearly half its 86 deficiencies triggered by family complaints, indicating ongoing resident and family dissatisfaction. The facility repeatedly struggles with medication management, infection control, and resident rights issues, with these problems persisting across multiple surveys from 2023 through 2025. While the facility reports correcting violations, the recurring nature of similar issues suggests systemic challenges in maintaining consistent care standards.
Mar 19, 2026Routine16
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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 safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
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.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Feb 5, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jul 31, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
May 23, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Feb 7, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 24, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
Dec 4, 2024
1-day denial
Fine
Mar 5, 2024
$8,990
Fine
Aug 21, 2023
$51,773
Fine
Jun 26, 2023
$1,748
Fine
Jun 5, 2023
$3,145
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Ensign Group
338 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 230 of 328
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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