Watertown Health Care Center

121 Hospital Dr., Watertown, WI 53098 · CCN 525333 · 112 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing1 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 6 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

Serious inspection findings

2026-05-18 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-11-14 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0880, severity L)
Infection Control Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-11-14 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0694, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
2024-10-17 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-08-20 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0684, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-08-20 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.
2024-08-20 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0690, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2024-06-19 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)
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.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.48

state median 3.58

Weekend staffing gap

−9%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.14

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

0%

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

10

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

74%

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

7 enforcement action(s), totaling $278,229 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-10-17Fine$176,721
2024-10-17Payment Denialpayment denial
2024-06-04Fine$15,939
2024-06-04Fine$40,072
2024-06-04Payment Denialpayment denial
2024-03-04Fine$8,989
2024-01-19Fine$36,508

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the BEDROCK HEALTHCARE chain.

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

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 4 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 59 · Immediate jeopardy: 6

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-05-18F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-18F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-18F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2026-05-18F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-18F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-18F0774Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-18F0825Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-12F0585Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-03-12F0607Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-03-12F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-03-12F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-03-12F0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-12F0774Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-12F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-01-14F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-01F0558Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-01F0583Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-01F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-01F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-19F0569Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-14F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-14F0554Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-14F0585Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-14F0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-14F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-14F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-11-14F0694Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesJnot recorded
2024-11-14F0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-14F0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-14F0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-14F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-11-14F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-11-14F0847Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-11-14F0880Infection Control DeficienciesLnot recorded
2024-11-14F0881Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-10-17F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-08-20F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-08-20F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesJnot recorded
2024-08-20F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-08-20F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-08-20F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-07-16F0554Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-16F0555Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-16F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-16F0837Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-07-01F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-19F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesJnot recorded
2024-06-19F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-04F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-04-23F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-04-23F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-04F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesKnot recorded
2024-03-04F0740Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-03-04F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-19F0623Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-19F0625Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-19F0700Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesKnot recorded
2024-01-19F0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-08-02F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-02F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-02F0694Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-02F0757Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-02F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-08-02F0883Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-07-05F0585Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-07-05F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-07-13F0623Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-07-13F0685Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-07-13F0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot 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 “Watertown Health Care Center, Watertown” at medicare.gov/care-compare.