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Watertown Health Care Center

121 Hospital Dr. · Watertown, WI 53098 · 112 certified beds

9202619220

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About Watertown Health Care Center

Watertown Health Care Center is a nursing home in Watertown, Wisconsin, in Dodge County. Its reported capacity is 112 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Bedrock Healthcare. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 69 citations, the newest dated 18 May 2026. Federal enforcement records add 7 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 3.02 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

66

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

2.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

59

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

73

Inspection history (69)

Records from July 2022 to May 2026.

  • August 2, 2023 · D

    Citation F0550

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-02 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-02.GOV
  • August 2, 2023 · D

    Citation F0757

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-02 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-02.GOV
  • August 2, 2023 · D

    Citation F0584

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-02 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-02.GOV
  • August 2, 2023 · D

    Citation F0694

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-02 under CMS tag F0694 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-02.GOV
  • July 5, 2023 · D

    Citation F0585

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-05 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-05.GOV
  • July 5, 2023 · D

    Citation F0755

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-05 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-07-05.GOV
  • July 13, 2022 · D

    Citation F0623

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-13 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2022 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-13 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2022 · D

    Citation F0685

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-13 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-07-13.GOV

Penalties (7)

Total fines on file: $278,229

  • October 17, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-61230

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $176,721 against this nursing home on 2024-10-17 (Fine ID: 61230). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-17.GOV
  • October 17, 2024 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2024-11-15

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-11-15, lasting 43 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-10-17). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-17.GOV
  • June 4, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-61181

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,939 against this nursing home on 2024-06-04 (Fine ID: 61181). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-04.GOV
  • June 4, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-61182

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $40,072 against this nursing home on 2024-06-04 (Fine ID: 61182). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-04.GOV
  • June 4, 2024 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2024-08-09

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-08-09, lasting 60 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-06-04). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-04.GOV
  • March 4, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-61131

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,989 against this nursing home on 2024-03-04 (Fine ID: 61131). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-04.GOV
  • January 19, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-61088

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $36,508 against this nursing home on 2024-01-19 (Fine ID: 61088). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-19.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 3.02 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.04 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.04 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-013.02 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-013.02 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q13.02 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

CMS Care Compare chain: Bedrock Healthcare

Chain ID 73 · 9 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 1.4
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 1.3
  • Chain average staffing rating: 2.1
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 2.7

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Bedrock HC Wi LLC

    parent · PAC 143652206

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data

    This listing first appeared in the government file we read. That is usually when it entered the file, not the day it opened.

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical WI range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · WI$10,646/mo
See full WI cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

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CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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