Water's Edge

Water's Edge is a senior care community located in Hayward, WI. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, and senior living for older adults in the Hayward area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (715) 934-4300.

With 40 beds, Water's Edge is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Hayward average about 22 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 72% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Hayward average about 4.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 3 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Hayward average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 52%.

The community is located in Sawyer County, WI.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Water's Edge offers assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Corporation
• Beds / units 40
• Occupancy 72%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 4.5
• Annual staff turnover 52%
• Last health inspection May 2025