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Watertown Health Care Center

Nursing HomeWatertown, WICMS 525333
68 citations on record

Operated by Bedrock Healthcare

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
1 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
112

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
71.3

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
68

*CMS

Fire safety findings
46

*CMS

Inspections on file
25

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-03-12

*CMS

Citations

68 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.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0607Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0774Generalpotential for harm

    Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0585Generalpotential for harm

    Honor 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.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0569Generalpotential for harm

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

  • 0585Generalpotential for harm

    Honor 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.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0694Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    Implement 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.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 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.

  • 0804Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • 0880Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0881Generalpotential for harm

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0554Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0847Generalpotential for harm

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

  • 0686Seriousactual harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0725Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0690Seriousactual harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0684Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0555Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.

  • 0554Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0837Generalpotential for harm

    Establish 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.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0740Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0700Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Try 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.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    Notify 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.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 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.

  • 0694Generalpotential for harm

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  • 0757Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  • 0585Generalpotential for harm

    Honor 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.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0692Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    Implement 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.

  • 0685Generalpotential for harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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.

Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 15 earlier inspections are also on record.

Ownership

Bedrock Healthcare

9nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Watertown Health Care Center?
Watertown Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Watertown, WI, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 525333.
What is the CMS rating for Watertown Health Care Center?
Watertown Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Watertown Health Care Center have?
Watertown Health Care Center is certified for 112 beds. It serves an average of 71.3 residents per day.
How many citations does Watertown Health Care Center have?
Watertown Health Care Center has 68 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Watertown Health Care Center last inspected?
Watertown Health Care Center was last inspected on March 12, 2026. 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.

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