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Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Watsontown, PA: 2 star rating, fined $21,765 across 2 fines

Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Watsontown, PA is run by Legal Business Name Not Available, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $21,765 across 2 fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 56 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on March 13, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
245 East Eighth Street, Watsontown, PA 17777
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
125
Residents per day
116 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Fines
$21,765 across 2 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
56, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
March 13, 2026
CMS Certification Number
395825
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
June 4, 2024Fine$13,575Not listeddata.cms.gov
November 17, 2023Fine$8,190Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
March 13, 2026F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2026data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F687Provide appropriate foot care.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
September 12, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2025data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F761Ensure 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F584Honor 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F578Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2024data.cms.gov
June 4, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJune 24, 2024data.cms.gov
January 5, 2024F585Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 11, 2024data.cms.gov
December 11, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedDecember 27, 2023data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 8, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F849Arrange 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 8, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F761Ensure 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F584Honor 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 8, 2024data.cms.gov

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