All citations for Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 28, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have policies on smoking.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0926, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.