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Facility profile · CCN 525333

Watertown Health Care Center

61 federal citations on record , including 6 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 7 federal enforcement actions totaling $276,120.

6 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
61
Total citations
55
Last 3 years
9
Actual harm+
7
Federal penalties
$276,120
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care19 Resident Rights17 Medication & Pharmacy10 Infection Control5 Abuse & Neglect4

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6896 F6093 F8803 F5503 F6843

Citation history

61 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 14, 2026F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Dec 1, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Dec 1, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Dec 1, 2025F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint
Dec 1, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Feb 19, 2025F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.DComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.LComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.FComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DComplaint
Nov 14, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Nov 14, 2024F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.JStandard
Nov 14, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Nov 14, 2024F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DStandard
Nov 14, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Oct 17, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Aug 20, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FComplaint
Aug 20, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.GComplaint
Aug 20, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Aug 20, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.JComplaint
Aug 20, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Jul 16, 2024F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.FComplaint
Jul 16, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jul 16, 2024F555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.DComplaint
Jul 16, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
Jun 19, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jun 19, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Apr 23, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Apr 23, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Mar 4, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Mar 4, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.EComplaint
Mar 4, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.KComplaint
Jan 19, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EComplaint
Jan 19, 2024F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.KComplaint
Jan 19, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DComplaint
Jan 19, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Aug 2, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Aug 2, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Aug 2, 2023F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Aug 2, 2023F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard
Aug 2, 2023F584Honor 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.DStandard
Aug 2, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Jul 5, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jul 5, 2023F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DComplaint
May 16, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
May 16, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
May 16, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 16, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Mar 16, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jul 13, 2022F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Jul 13, 2022F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
Jul 13, 2022F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 7 enforcement actions against this facility, including 5 civil money penalties totaling $276,120 and 2 payment-denial actions spanning 103 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 17, 2024Payment Denial—Nov 15, 2024 · 43 days
Oct 17, 2024Fine$174,612—
Jun 4, 2024Fine$40,072—
Jun 4, 2024Fine$15,939—
Jun 4, 2024Payment Denial—Aug 9, 2024 · 60 days
Mar 4, 2024Fine$8,989—
Jan 19, 2024Fine$36,508—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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