F

WATERTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER

121 HOSPITAL DR, WATERTOWN, WI 53098
Score: 0 / 100

With a score of 0/100, Watertown Health Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Wisconsin nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Watertown Health Care Center, with 2.94 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 61 deficiencies at Watertown Health Care Center, including 6 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.94 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.78 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.64 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.67 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

61
Total Deficiencies
Jan 13, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 55 Moderate 🔴 6 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Nov 30, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Nov 30, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Nov 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Nov 30, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 13.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 31.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.6% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

5 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $276,120

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 0 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
112
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 13, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20