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Watertown Health Care Center

121 Hospital Dr., Watertown, WI 53098 · (920) 261-9220 · 112 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3/5
Special Focus: CMS lists this facility as SFF Candidate — among the facilities with the most serious ongoing compliance problems in the country.

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 321 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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  • CMS lists SFF Candidate. Ask for the latest inspection and current designation; historical list status is not a statement about conditions today.
  • The published staff-turnover figure is 73.6%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
  • Ask who is responsible for care decisions locally and at BEDROCK HEALTHCARE. A shared affiliation does not establish identical care at every location.
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Ownership group

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).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.02 (Wisconsin median: 4.02). RN hours: 0.42. Weekend total: 2.50. Nursing staff turnover: 74%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 76 deficiency citations, including 7 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-06-09Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Jcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-21
2026-06-09Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Gcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-21
2026-06-09Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Fcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-21
2026-06-09Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-21
2026-06-09Honor 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. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-21
2026-06-09Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-21
2026-06-09Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-21
2026-06-09Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-21
2026-06-09Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-21
2026-05-18Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Gcomplaintcorrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-18Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-18Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-18Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-18Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-18Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-18Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-06-12
2026-03-12Honor 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. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-04-12
2026-01-14Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-01Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-12-23
2025-12-01Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-12-23
2025-12-01Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-12-23
2025-12-01Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-12-23
2025-02-19Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-17
2024-11-14Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Lcomplaintcorrected 2024-12-17
2024-11-14Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. JHealthcorrected 2024-12-17
2024-11-14Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Fcomplaintcorrected 2024-12-17
2024-11-14Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Ecomplaintcorrected 2024-12-17
2024-11-14Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Ecomplaintcorrected 2024-12-17
2024-11-14Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2024-12-17
2024-11-14Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-12-17
2024-11-14Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2024-12-17
2024-11-14Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-12-17
2024-11-14Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2024-12-17
2024-11-14Implement 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. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-12-17

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2024-10-17Fine$176,721
2024-10-17Payment Denial43 days payment denial
2024-06-04Fine$15,939
2024-06-04Fine$40,072
2024-06-04Payment Denial60 days payment denial
2024-03-04Fine$8,989
2024-01-19Fine$36,508

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
CHOPP, MARTIN5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual20%since 10/01/2019
CHOPP, PNINA5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual60%since 10/01/2019
CHOPP, SOLOMON5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual20%since 10/01/2019
OPAL HEALTHCARE WI LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2019
FRESON, RAYMONDOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/24/2024
RAMANUJAM, SANDEEPOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2024

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Watertown Health Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 525333), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/watertown-health-care-center-watertown-wi/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 525333. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.