Starfile / Wisconsin

WATERTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER

121 HOSPITAL DR, WATERTOWN, WI 53098 · CCN 525333

Inspection history vs Wisconsin & 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

$276,120

Number of fines

5

Number of penalties

7

Payment denials

2

Chain

Chain

BEDROCK HEALTHCARE

Facilities in chain

9

Chain avg overall

1.30 / 5

Inspection citations (61)6 immediate jeopardy3 actual harm

1. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2026-01-14 · Health · corrected 2026-02-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2025-12-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2025-12-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2025-12-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2025-12-23

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.2025-02-19 · Health · corrected 2025-03-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. JF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Immediate jeopardy

14. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. 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.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. FF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. LF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Immediate jeopardy

21. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-13

    Actual harm

23. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-08-20 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-20 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01

    Immediate jeopardy

25. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-20 · Health · corrected 2024-10-08

    Actual harm

26. GF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-08-20 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Actual harm

27. FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-08-20 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-07-16 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.2024-07-16 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09

    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.2024-07-16 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. FF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2024-07-16 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-06-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27

    Immediate jeopardy

34. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-06-19 · Health · corrected 2024-07-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-04 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-04-23 · Health · corrected 2024-05-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-04-23 · Health · corrected 2024-05-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. KF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-03-26

    Immediate jeopardy

39. EF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-03-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-03-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-01-19 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-01-19 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. KF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2024-01-19 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Immediate jeopardy

44. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-01-19 · Health · corrected 2024-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-08-02 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0584Honor 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.2023-08-02 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2023-08-02 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-08-02 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-02 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-08-02 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2023-07-05 · Health · corrected 2023-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-07-05 · Health · corrected 2023-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-03-16 · Health · corrected 2023-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-03-16 · Health · corrected 2023-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-07-13 · Health · corrected 2022-08-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2022-07-13 · Health · corrected 2022-08-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2022-07-13 · Health · corrected 2022-08-12

    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.