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Watertown Health Care Center

121 Hospital Dr.
Watertown, WI 53098 · 9202619220 · Dodge County
⚠ Special Focus Candidate. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program due to a history of serious quality problems.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds112
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
State rank#269

By the numbers

76
Health citations (3 cycles)
7
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
5
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$278,229
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 43 in the most recent cycle versus 20 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Jun 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0745
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Jun 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0692
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Jun 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0605
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Jun 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0585
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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.
Jun 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0583
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Jun 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0804
F — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Jun 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
G — Actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Jul 21, 2026 — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Jun 9, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0678
J — Immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Jul 21, 2026 — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
May 18, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0825
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
May 18, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0774
D — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
May 18, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0695
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
May 18, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
May 18, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
May 18, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0550
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
May 18, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
G — Actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Jun 12, 2026 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Mar 12, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0774
D — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Mar 12, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0760
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Mar 12, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 12, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0755
E — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.