01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-03-20 | 12 | 2026-03-20 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-03-01 | 7 | 2024-03-01 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-09-03 | 11 | 2021-09-03 | 5 |
CMS CCN 3354312026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Samaritan Keep Nursing Home Inc
133 Pratt St · Watertown, NY 13601 · Jefferson County
Certified beds272CMS provider file
Recent citation rows49current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
49 rows in the current release
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 3 carry J–L. 10 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-03-20 · HEALTHF0550Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-12 · complaint2026-03-20 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-12 · complaint2026-03-20 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-12 · complaint2026-03-20 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · HEALTHF0805Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · FIREK0133Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-222026-03-20 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122026-03-20 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-03-20 · FIREK0531Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction2026-03-20 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-122026-02-20 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-03-29 · complaint2024-04-01 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-15 · complaint2024-03-01 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-18 · complaint03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | Fine | $14,020 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- BRIGGS, MAXINEIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2019
- CALARCO, FRANCESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2022
- CARMAN, THOMASIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2010
- HOCHGRAF, CHRISIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- MCLAUGHLIN, CARLIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/31/2017
- O'CONNOR, LINDAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/31/2022
- ORMSBY, BARRYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/31/2017
- PURINGTON, SAMIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2016
- SCHMITT, MELISSAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/31/2021
- TREADWELL-WOODS, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2010
- VALENTINE, TRACYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/31/2021
- VARS, ADDISONIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/31/2018
- WALTON, PETERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2010
- WARDWELL DONAHUE, MARYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/31/2018
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.05per resident day
RN hours0.28per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.24per resident day
Staff turnover—%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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