Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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August 12, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 4 penalties totaling $288,526

$90,165
May 31, 2022

Fine

$85,391
May 31, 2022

Fine

$103,220
Jan 13, 2022

Fine

$9,750
Jan 13, 2022

Fine

2021 3 penalties totaling $221,602

$53,372
Jul 6, 2021

Fine

$9,750
Jul 6, 2021

Fine

$158,480
Feb 3, 2021

Fine

2020 2 penalties totaling $35,239

$15,739
Dec 28, 2020

Fine

$19,500
Oct 29, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2024 13 violations

Tag 0689 D Jul 2, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2024
Tag 0568 E May 10, 2024

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0609 D May 10, 2024

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0626 D May 10, 2024

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0655 D May 10, 2024

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0658 E May 10, 2024

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0677 E May 10, 2024

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0684 D May 10, 2024

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0692 D May 10, 2024

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0698 D May 10, 2024

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0761 D May 10, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0880 D May 10, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024
Tag 0553 F Apr 30, 2024

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Jun 10, 2024

2023 20 violations

Tag 0842 D Oct 25, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Nov 22, 2023
Tag 0550 E Mar 20, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0578 D Mar 20, 2023

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0582 B Mar 20, 2023

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0656 E Mar 20, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0658 E Mar 20, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0677 E Mar 20, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0685 D Mar 20, 2023

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0689 D Mar 20, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0690 D Mar 20, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0695 D Mar 20, 2023

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0697 D Mar 20, 2023

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0699 D Mar 20, 2023

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0757 D Mar 20, 2023

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0761 D Mar 20, 2023

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.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0791 D Mar 20, 2023

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0812 E Mar 20, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0842 D Mar 20, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0880 F Mar 20, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023
Tag 0888 D Mar 20, 2023

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2023

2022 36 violations

Tag 0761 D Nov 10, 2022

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.

✓ Corrected: Dec 15, 2022
Tag 0842 D Nov 10, 2022

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Dec 15, 2022
Tag 0550 D May 31, 2022

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0580 E May 31, 2022

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0609 D May 31, 2022

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0610 D May 31, 2022

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0656 E May 31, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0660 D May 31, 2022

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0677 D May 31, 2022

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0686 G May 31, 2022

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0686 D May 31, 2022

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0689 D May 31, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0692 H May 31, 2022

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0693 E May 31, 2022

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0695 D May 31, 2022

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0710 D May 31, 2022

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

✓ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0740 D May 31, 2022

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022
Tag 0759 D May 31, 2022

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0761 E May 31, 2022

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.

✓ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0804 E May 31, 2022

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2022

2021 29 violations

Tag 0609 D Dec 15, 2021

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Feb 4, 2022
Tag 0580 D Oct 20, 2021

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2021
Tag 0760 D Oct 20, 2021

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2021
Tag 0550 D Jul 6, 2021

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Oct 5, 2021
Tag 0554 D Jul 6, 2021

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Oct 5, 2021
Tag 0561 D Jul 6, 2021

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021
Tag 0623 B Jul 6, 2021

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021
Tag 0655 D Jul 6, 2021

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021
Tag 0656 E Jul 6, 2021

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021
Tag 0657 D Jul 6, 2021

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021
Tag 0658 D Jul 6, 2021

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Oct 5, 2021
Tag 0677 D Jul 6, 2021

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021
Tag 0684 G Jul 6, 2021

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021
Tag 0686 G Jul 6, 2021

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0689 E Jul 6, 2021

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Oct 5, 2021
Tag 0695 D Jul 6, 2021

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021
Tag 0732 C Jul 6, 2021

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Sep 22, 2021
Tag 0761 E Jul 6, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021
Tag 0773 D Jul 6, 2021

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021
Tag 0790 D Jul 6, 2021

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

✓ Corrected: Aug 17, 2021

2020 3 violations

Tag 0880 D Dec 28, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Tag 0880 D Nov 2, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2020
Tag 0880 D Oct 29, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2020

2019 21 violations

Tag 0550 B Aug 19, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0551 D Aug 19, 2019

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0552 D Aug 19, 2019

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0554 D Aug 19, 2019

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0584 D Aug 19, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0604 D Aug 19, 2019

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0656 D Aug 19, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0676 D Aug 19, 2019

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0679 D Aug 19, 2019

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0692 D Aug 19, 2019

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0695 D Aug 19, 2019

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0725 E Aug 19, 2019

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0740 D Aug 19, 2019

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0759 D Aug 19, 2019

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0761 D Aug 19, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0812 D Aug 19, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0842 D Aug 19, 2019

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0880 E Aug 19, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2019
Tag 0567 E Mar 29, 2019

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

✓ Corrected: May 29, 2019
Tag 0568 E Mar 29, 2019

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: May 29, 2019

2018 11 violations

Tag 0607 E Jun 21, 2018

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018
Tag 0610 D Jun 21, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018
Tag 0656 D Jun 21, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018
Tag 0658 D Jun 21, 2018

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018
Tag 0680 E Jun 21, 2018

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018
Tag 0689 D Jun 21, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018
Tag 0693 D Jun 21, 2018

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018
Tag 0695 D Jun 21, 2018

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018
Tag 0839 D Jun 21, 2018

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018
Tag 0842 D Jun 21, 2018

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018
Tag 0880 D Jun 21, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2018

2017 3 violations

Tag 0223 G Jun 9, 2017

Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.

✓ Corrected: Jul 6, 2017
Tag 0431 E Mar 17, 2017

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Apr 1, 2017
Tag 0465 F Mar 17, 2017

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Apr 2, 2017
🏥 Facility Summary

WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a 2-star nursing home in WATERTOWN, MA with 163 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 6179241130
📍 59 COOLIDGE HILL ROAD, WATERTOWN, MA
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

What violations has WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER received?
WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER safe?
Safety at WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Phone: 6179241130. Address: 59 COOLIDGE HILL ROAD, WATERTOWN, MA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER offer?
WATERTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a skilled nursing facility with 163 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
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