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Watertown Health Care Center
121 Hospital Dr, Watertown, WI 53098
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Watertown Health Care Center Description
Welcome to Watertown Health Care Center, a premier nursing home proudly serving the healthcare needs of the communities of Dodge, Jefferson, and surrounding counties.
At Watertown Health Care Center, we truly embrace every resident as our own family, and what matters most to us is that you receive the specialized healthcare you need. As a proud member of Bedrock Healthcare, we’re ready to support, maintain, and improve your health and wellness so you can increase your independence and enjoy an improved quality of life.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for Watertown Health Care Center highlight a mix of experiences. Many reviewers praise the facility for its family-like atmosphere, caring staff, and clean environment. Employees express pride in being part of the team, noting the quality care provided to residents and the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. Activities such as making lemonade and sitting outside are appreciated by both residents and visitors, contributing to a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
However, there are also critical reviews that raise concerns about the level of care and management. Some reviewers report negative experiences with staff responsiveness, facility maintenance, and the handling of medical issues. One review mentions a lack of proper care leading to a resident's deterioration, while another criticizes the food quality and staff shortages. These contrasting experiences suggest that while many find Watertown Health Care Center to be a positive and caring environment, there are areas that may require attention and improvement.
Overall, the majority of feedback is positive, with many highlighting the dedication of the staff and the facility's efforts to create a homelike and person-centered care environment. The facility's response to the pandemic, including the opening of special Covid units, is also commended. Nonetheless, the negative reviews serve as a reminder of the importance of addressing all residents' and visitors' concerns to ensure the highest standard of care and satisfaction.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 1, 1983
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 112
Total current residents: 79
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 14
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 6
Total cost of fines: $236110
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | E | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-12 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-25 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-11-01 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-25 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-08-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-25 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-25 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-25 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-25 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-08-06 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-25 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2020-02-12 | 2020-03-02 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2020-02-12 | 2020-03-02 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2020-02-12 | 2020-03-02 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2020-02-12 | 2020-03-02 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2020-02-12 | 2020-03-02 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-02-12 | 2020-03-02 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2020-02-12 | 2020-03-02 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2020-02-12 | 2020-03-02 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-08-24 | $13,627 |
| 2018-12-06 | $9,955 |
| 2019-07-31 | $23,312 |
| 2020-08-06 | $110,315 |
| 2021-06-30 | $13,000 |
| 2021-06-30 | $20,000 |
| 2021-09-27 | $97,160 |
| 2021-09-27 | $97,390 |
| 2021-11-29 | $655 |
| 2021-11-29 | $650 |
| 2022-11-01 | $5,000 |
| 2023-02-16 | $9,750 |
| 2023-02-16 | $15,000 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2020-08-06 | 11 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Watertown which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 23,819 (small town).
- The average income is $62,155, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 21
- Average Temperature: 48.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 127 days of rain, 56 days of snow and 180 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year
- The crime rate is 4.29 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.94 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.78 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.21 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.93 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 238.0, Moderate Days 36.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Piggly Wiggly
0.3 miles awayBreselow's Family Market
1.3 miles awayGlenn's Market & Catering
1.9 miles awayPick 'n Save
1.9 miles awayAldi
2.3 miles awayTransportation
Columbus
18.7 miles awayNone Found
Banks
Bank of Lake Mills
1.9 miles awaySummit Credit Union
2.4 miles awayixonia bank
2.6 miles awayLandmark Credit Union
3.1 miles awayBadger Bank
8.6 miles awayHospitals
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
12.4 miles awayAurora Medical Center
14.6 miles awayRogers Memorial Hospital
15.1 miles awayMarshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam
18.3 miles awayColumbus Community Hospital
19.0 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.6 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
19.1 miles awayDentists
Bubon Orthodontics
8.6 miles awayArea Dental Clinic
14.2 miles awayForward Dental
14.3 miles awayStone Bank Family Dentistry
15.0 miles awayGrand Avenue Dental Care
17.6 miles awayParks
Mary Rose Park
0.6 miles awayRiverside Park
0.6 miles awayEast Water Street Playlot
0.7 miles awayTivoli
0.8 miles awayTivoli Island Natural Park
0.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
7.9 miles awayShopping Mall
19.3 miles awayHeritage Village
20.0 miles awaywales shopping centre
20.5 miles awayCulture
Gobbler Theater
8.7 miles awayThunder Mountain Gallery
11.8 miles awayOconomowoc Arts Center
12.5 miles awaySchauer Arts Center
17.9 miles awaySpectacular Sculpture
18.9 miles awayRestaurants
Two Sisters Cafe
0.3 miles awayZwieg's Grill
1.0 miles awayMarco's Pizza
1.1 miles awayGolden Dragon
1.2 miles awayAmado's Restaurant
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