Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Watertown, MA
CMS certification number225425
Contact & location
59 Coolidge Hill RoadWatertown, MA 02472
Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 231-8245
- ZIP code
- 02472 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 163
- Residents per day
- 132.9 (82% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC
- Chain
- Ephram Lahasky (22 facilities, avg 1.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.30 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.47 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.88 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.33 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.2 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 43.8 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 28, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 15.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 55 health · 18 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-28 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2025-12-03 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-12-03 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-08-12 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-01 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-06 | Have policies on smoking. F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2024-11-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-25 |
| 2024-08-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-28 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-28 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-08-28 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-07-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-05-10 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-10 |
| 2024-05-10 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-10 |
| 2024-05-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-10 |
| 2024-05-10 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-10 |
| 2024-05-10 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-10 |
| 2024-05-10 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-10 |
| 2024-05-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-10 |
| 2024-05-10 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-10 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $56,440 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-28 | Fine | $56,440 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mbugua, Andrew (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merchant, Asif (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mbugua, Andrew (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mbugua, Andrew (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merchant, Asif (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.
How many beds does Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?
It has 163 certified beds and cares for about 133 residents per day.
Has Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $56,440 in the last three years.
Who owns Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
It is part of Ephram Lahasky and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Watertown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
(617) 231-8245. The facility is located at 59 Coolidge Hill Road, Watertown, MA 02472.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.