All citations for Watsontown 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

September 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

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

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2024).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2024).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2024).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2024).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

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.