The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
WATSONTOWN, PA · Medicare-certified · 125 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1 out of 5 health inspection rating and the lowest overall rating flag. Staffing is 3 out of 5, with reported nurse staffing at 3.47 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.47 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.47.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86
- Nurse aides
- 2.14
- Weekend nursing
- 3.05
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15%22.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%2.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%9.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12%14.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.8%17.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.8%30.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.3%22%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
8.1%7.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—63.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
57.4%84.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,575 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $21,765 in total fines.
- $13,575
Federal fine
Jun 4, 2024
- $8,190
Federal fine
Nov 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP · 14 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 118.2 residents on an average day (95% of 125 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.