Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
59 Coolidge Hill Road · Watertown, MA · 02472 · 6179241130
163 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ephram Lahasky
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Red flags
$56,440 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $56,440 |
Inspection citations (62 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
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.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
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.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 28, 2024 | Fine | $56,440 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225425 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.