Starfile / Massachusetts

WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

59 COOLIDGE HILL ROAD, WATERTOWN, MA 02472 · CCN 225425

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$69,440

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

EPHRAM LAHASKY

Facilities in chain

28

Chain avg overall

1.80 / 5

Inspection citations (62)1 actual harm

1. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-08-12 · Health · corrected 2025-09-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0761Ensure 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.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0926Have policies on smoking.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-11-06 · Health · corrected 2024-11-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0584Honor 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.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-10-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30

    Actual harm

27. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-10-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-08-28 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-02 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. FF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2024-04-30 · Health · corrected 2024-06-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. BF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for minimal harm

47. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0761Ensure 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.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192023-03-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in WATERTOWN

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.