WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

245 EAST EIGHTH STREET, WATSONTOWN, PA 17777 · CCN 395825 · 125 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-06-04 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2023-12-11 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2023-07-10 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.34

state median 3.36

Weekend staffing gap

−13%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.34

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

13%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

40%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $21,765 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-06-04	Fine	$13,575
2023-11-17	Fine	$8,190

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center (WESTFIELD, MA) — CMS overall1 of 5
Hamilton Nursing Home (Detroit, MI) — CMS overall5 of 5
GARDENS AT CAMP HILL, THE (CAMP HILL, PA) — CMS overall3 of 5
GARDENS AT WEST SHORE, THE (CAMP HILL, PA) — CMS overall1 of 5
GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE (GETTYSBURG, PA) — CMS overall4 of 5
GARDENS AT YORK TERRACE, THE (POTTSVILLE, PA) — CMS overall5 of 5
NURSING AND REHABILITATION AT THE MANSION (SUNBURY, PA) — CMS overall3 of 5
GARDENS AT STEVENS, THE (STEVENS, PA) — CMS overall2 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 1 · Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 57

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-03-13	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0685	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0687	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0700	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0745	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-09-12	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-06	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-06	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0582	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0625	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0700	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0744	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0887	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-25	F0947	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-06-04	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-01-05	F0585	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-12-11	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0623	Resident Rights Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0637	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0661	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0730	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0840	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0849	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-17	F0947	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-09	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-09	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-09	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-09	F0770	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-10	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER, WATSONTOWN” at medicare.gov/care-compare.