Nursing homes › Wisconsin › Watertown Health Care Center
121 Hospital Dr., Watertown, WI 53098 · (920) 261-9220 · 112 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Bedrock Healthcare, a group operating 9 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 1.4/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,140,328 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.02 (Wisconsin median: 4.02). RN hours: 0.42. Weekend total: 2.50. Nursing staff turnover: 74%.
All-time on record: 76 deficiency citations, including 7 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-06-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-06-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-06-09 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-06-09 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-06-09 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-06-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-06-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-06-09 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-05-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-18 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-18 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-01-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-01 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-01 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-01 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-12-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-02-19 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | J | Health | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | 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 limited. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-17 | Fine | $176,721 |
| 2024-10-17 | Payment Denial | 43 days payment denial |
| 2024-06-04 | Fine | $15,939 |
| 2024-06-04 | Fine | $40,072 |
| 2024-06-04 | Payment Denial | 60 days payment denial |
| 2024-03-04 | Fine | $8,989 |
| 2024-01-19 | Fine | $36,508 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOPP, MARTIN | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 20% | since 10/01/2019 |
| CHOPP, PNINA | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 60% | since 10/01/2019 |
| CHOPP, SOLOMON | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 20% | since 10/01/2019 |
| OPAL HEALTHCARE WI LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2019 |
| FRESON, RAYMOND | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/24/2024 |
| RAMANUJAM, SANDEEP | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Watertown Health Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 525333), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/watertown-health-care-center-watertown-wi/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 525333. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.