Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
245 East Eighth Street · Watsontown, PA · 17777 · 5705382561
125 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Priority Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $29,208 |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026 · 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 April 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 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 March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 4, 2024 | Fine | $13,575 |
| November 17, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
| July 10, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395825 · certified since March 7, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.