Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
59 Coolidge Hill Road, Watertown, MA 02472 · (617) 231-8245 · 163 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ephram Lahasky, a group operating 22 facilities in 9 states. Group record: average rating 1.8/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 6 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,329,406 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.30 (Massachusetts median: 3.70). RN hours: 0.47. Weekend total: 3.33. Nursing staff turnover: 30%.
All-time on record: 55 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Ensure 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2025-12-03 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-12-03 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-08-12 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-01 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ensure 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Arrange 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 | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2024-11-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-25 |
| 2024-08-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Honor 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 | complaint | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-28 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Ensure 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 | complaint | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-28 | Fine | $56,440 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBUGUA, ANDREW | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/2025 |
| MBUGUA, ANDREW | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/2025 |
| MERCHANT, ASIF | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 225425), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/watertown-rehabilitation-and-nursing-center-watertown-ma/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225425. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.