01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-04-28 | 15 | 2026-04-28 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-05-06 | 26 | 2025-05-06 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-05-10 | 14 | 2024-05-10 | 5 |
CMS CCN 2254252026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Watertown Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
59 Coolidge Hill Road · Watertown, MA 02472 · Middlesex County
Certified beds163CMS provider file
Recent citation rows73current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current 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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
73 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 18 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-04-28 · 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 · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · 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 · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · 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 · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · HEALTHF0699Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · HEALTHF0790Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · 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 · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · HEALTHF0881Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · HEALTHF0919Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-152026-04-28 · 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 · 2026-07-232026-04-28 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; 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 · 2026-07-232026-04-28 · 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 · 2026-07-232026-04-28 · FIREK0374Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-232026-04-28 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-232025-12-03 · HEALTHF0557Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-26 · complaint2025-12-03 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2025-12-26 · complaint2025-08-12 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-01 · complaint2025-05-06 · FIREE0036Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-202025-05-06 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-202025-05-06 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-202025-05-06 · 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 · 2025-06-0903 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-28 | Fine | $56,440 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- MBUGUA, ANDREWIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/2025
- MBUGUA, ANDREWIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/2025
- MERCHANT, ASIFIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- MBUGUA, ANDREWIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/10/2025
- MERCHANT, ASIFIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/16/2025
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 hours3.30per resident day
RN hours0.47per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.33per resident day
Staff turnover30.2%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Massachusetts ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.