Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 59 Coolidge Hill Road, Watertown, MA 02472
- CCN
- 225425
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 163
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
- Residents per day
- 133
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 28 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 15 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $56,440 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Massachusetts (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Middlesex County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 72 homes in the county, 341 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Massachusetts median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 28 Apr 2026 | 15 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 6 May 2025 | 26 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 14 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 26 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 14 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2024 | Fine | $56,440 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Massachusetts median | Massachusetts average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.30 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.88 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.33 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 30.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 43.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.6% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.8% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons. CMS lists this home in a chain that has the name of a person, so the site shows no chain name and no chain page.
Other homes in Middlesex County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neville Center at Fresh Pond for Nursing & Rehab | Cambridge | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 13 May 2026 | |
| Sancta Maria Nursing Facility | Cambridge | 2 of 5 | 11 | $13,065 | 25 Mar 2026 | |
| Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Cambridge | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 6 May 2026 | |
| Belmont Manor Nursing Home, In | Belmont | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| West Newton Healthcare | West Newton | 1 of 5 | 17 | $184,166 | 18 Dec 2025 | |
| Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Waltham | 3 of 5 | 12 | $9,496 | 25 Nov 2025 | |
| Medford Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Medford | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 1 Aug 2025 | |
| Park Avenue Health Center | Arlington | 1 of 5 | 9 | $113,612 | 3 Dec 2025 | |
| Pine Knoll Nursing CenterSpecial Focus Facility | Lexington | Not rated | 33 | $454,052 | 2 Mar 2026 | |
| Regalcare at Courtyard-MedfordSpecial Focus candidate | Medford | 1 of 5 | 29 | $165,163 | 11 Mar 2025 | |
| Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living | Newton Upper Falls | 3 of 5 | 5 | $16,195 | 11 Mar 2026 | |
| Brookhaven at Lexington | Lexington | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 24 Nov 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (CCN 225425). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/watertown-rehabilitation-and-nursing-center-watertown-ma-225425/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 28 Apr 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 12 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 6 May 2025.
- Who operates Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Massachusetts as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.