Public Record
Avantara Watertown
Operated by Legacy Healthcare
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 51
- Avg. residents per day
- 47
*CMS Five-Star
*CMS
*CMS
Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 7
- Fire safety findings
- 5
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-03-06
*CMS
*CMS
*CMS
*CMS
Citations
7 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0760Seriousactual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor 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.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety2 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety2 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
Ownership
Legacy Healthcare
89nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Avantara Watertown?
- Avantara Watertown is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Watertown, SD, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 435068.
- What is the CMS rating for Avantara Watertown?
- Avantara Watertown has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Avantara Watertown have?
- Avantara Watertown is certified for 51 beds. It serves an average of 47 residents per day.
- How many citations does Avantara Watertown have?
- Avantara Watertown has 7 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Avantara Watertown last inspected?
- Avantara Watertown was last inspected on March 6, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
/nursing-home/435068-avantara-watertown