CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 5253332026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Watertown Health Care Center

121 Hospital Dr. · Watertown, WI 53098 · Dodge County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds112CMS provider file
Recent citation rows122current CMS citation release
Penalty rows7current CMS penalties file
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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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12024-11-14432024-11-1422
Cycle 22023-08-02132023-08-0213
Cycle 32022-07-13202022-07-1311
02 / CITATION DETAIL

122 rows in the current release

12 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 7 carry J–L. 32 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-06-09 · HEALTHF0583Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-21 · complaint
2026-06-09 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-21 · complaint
2026-06-09 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-21 · complaint
2026-06-09 · HEALTHF0678Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-21 · complaint
2026-06-09 · HEALTHF0686Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-21 · complaint
2026-06-09 · 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 plan of correction · 2026-07-21 · complaint
2026-06-09 · 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 plan of correction · 2026-07-21 · complaint
2026-06-09 · HEALTHF0745Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-21 · complaint
2026-06-09 · HEALTHF0804Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-21 · complaint
2026-05-18 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2026-06-12 · complaint
2026-05-18 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-12 · complaint
2026-05-18 · HEALTHF0684Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-12 · complaint
2026-05-18 · 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 plan of correction · 2026-06-12 · complaint
2026-05-18 · 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 · 2026-06-12 · complaint
2026-05-18 · HEALTHF0774Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-12 · complaint
2026-05-18 · HEALTHF0825Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-12 · complaint
2026-03-12 · HEALTHF0585Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-12 · complaint
2026-03-12 · HEALTHF0607Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-12 · complaint
2026-03-12 · HEALTHF0656Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2026-04-12 · complaint
2026-03-12 · HEALTHF0755Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-12 · complaint
2026-03-12 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-12 · complaint
2026-03-12 · HEALTHF0774Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-12 · complaint
2026-03-12 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2026-04-12 · complaint
2026-02-27 · FIREK0211Severity F · widespread; 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 · 2026-03-02 · complaint
03 / 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.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-10-17Fine$176,7210
2024-10-17Payment Denial$043
2024-06-04Fine$15,9390
2024-06-04Fine$40,0720
2024-06-04Payment Denial$060
2024-03-04Fine$8,9890
2024-01-19Fine$36,5080
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • CHOPP, MARTINIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    20% · since 10/01/2019
  • CHOPP, PNINAIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    60% · since 10/01/2019
  • CHOPP, SOLOMONIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    20% · since 10/01/2019
  • OPAL HEALTHCARE WI LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2019
  • FRESON, RAYMONDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/24/2024
  • RAMANUJAM, SANDEEPIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2024
  • OPAL HEALTHCARE WI LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/27/2025
  • CHOPP, MARTINIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2019
  • CHOPP, PNINAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2019
  • CHOPP, SOLOMONIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2019
  • FRESON, RAYMONDIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/24/2024
  • RAMANUJAM, SANDEEPIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2024

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 hours3.02per resident day
RN hours0.42per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.50per resident day
Staff turnover73.6%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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