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CMS special focus status: SFF Candidate. This facility is not rated due to a history of serious quality issues and is included in the Special Focus Facility program.
CMS has turned on the abuse icon. The September 2026 Technical Users' Guide applies that icon for abuse tags F600, F602, or F603: a citation at scope and severity G or higher on the most recent standard survey or on a complaint or focused infection-control survey in the past 12 months, or a repeat citation at D or higher across the recent windows described in the guide. While the icon is on, the health inspection rating is capped at two stars.
Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.
Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.04. Adjusted RN hours: 0.91. Case-mix total: 4.50. Case-mix index: 1.646.
Total nursing staff turnover: 44.2%. RN turnover: 27.3%. Administrators who left: 1.
Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
CMS reports 3 fines totaling $71,591, and 0 payment denials.
| Date | Type | Amount or days |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | Fine | $27,378 |
| April 29, 2026 | Fine | $37,845 |
| March 6, 2025 | Fine | $6,368 |
Cycle 1 standard survey: April 29, 2026. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 26. Cycle 1 total health score: 392.
Cycle 2 standard survey: December 5, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 5. Total weighted health survey score: 307.
Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
The Health Deficiencies file lists 32 citations for this home, including 2 at immediate jeopardy and 2 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 15, 2026 |
25 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | K: pattern, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Administration Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F585 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F700 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
| F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 2, 2026 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Past Non-Compliance · February 28, 2025 |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 6, 2025 |
| F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 6, 2025 |
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 6, 2025 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 24, 2024 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2023 |
Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Avantara Watertown has an overall rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 3, and the quality measure rating is 2.
The Health Deficiencies file lists 32 health citations for this home. 2 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 2 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).
CMS reports 3.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.06 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.