Watertown Health Care Center
Watertown, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525333) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $278,229 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (920) 261-9220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Watertown Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is also 1 out of 5.
Watertown Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 73.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Watertown Health Care Center has 5 federal fines on record totaling $278,229.00, plus 2 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has been flagged for persistently underperforming and is subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
About this facility
Watertown Health Care Center is a 112-bed skilled nursing facility in Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin, with an average of 74 residents. It is a for-profit facility organized as a limited liability company, first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1983, and currently accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 73.6%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $278,229.00, along with 2 payment denials on this facility's record.
CMS has designated Watertown Health Care Center as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate. This designation is applied to facilities with a history of persistent poor performance in CMS inspections; SFF Candidates and SFF facilities are subject to increased CMS oversight and more frequent inspections.
This facility is part of the Bedrock Healthcare chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.4 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Watertown Health Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a 73.6% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $278,229.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has not applied the abuse icon to this facility, but it is designated as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and is subject to increased inspections.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 112 certified beds and an average of 74 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Bedrock Healthcare chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; here those are 1, 1, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9202619220 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9202619220 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525333?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.