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Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
- Date Updated: March 01, 2025
- CMS Overall 5-Star Rating:
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Address: 245 EAST EIGHTH STREET
WATSONTOWN PA 17777 Map - Phone: 570-538-2561
- Website: Click Here
- Medicare Provider Number: 395825
- Participating in Medicare Since: March 07, 1990
- No. of Certified Beds: 125
- No. of Residents: N/A
- Occupancy: N/A
- Amount Fined: $28,632.50
- Complaints Filed: 41
- Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid
About Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Watsontown Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, located in WATSONTOWN, PA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. It is not part of a continuing care retirement community. It is not located in a hospital. Watsontown Rehabilitation And Nursing Center offers a range of services including skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized memory care. The center is equipped with modern amenities and a supportive environment designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. With a focus on personalized care plans and community engagement.
- Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is ranked #5 out of 5 facilities within a 10 mile radius and #22 out of 25 facilities within a 25 mile radius. See Ranking Report
- Review Specific City Measures
- CMS 5-Star Overall Rating is (1 out of 5):
- Current Trend: Improving
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Total Nursing Hours Spent Per Resident Per Day: 3.41
(The national average is 3.85 ) - The percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after a nursing home admission is 29.09% .
- There is no indication of abuse occuring at Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. (CMS flags facilities where abuse has either happened or is very likely.)
Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity Name:
WATSONTOWN OPERATING, LLC
Owners:
- BENJAMIN LANDA (DIRECT- 24%)
- BENT PHILIPSON (DIRECT- 24%)
- MORDECHAI TREFF (DIRECT- 24%)
- DAVID ZAHLER (DIRECT- 24%)
Managers and Directors:
- MAPA MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL)
- MELISSA POLITO (MANAGING EMPLOYEE)
- JACOB ZAHLER (CORPORATE DIRECTOR)
Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Ratings and Inspection Scores
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regularly inspects every skilled nursing facility. The results of the multi-day inspection is a series of star ratings. The health inspection scores are an absolute value, so you can compare one facility's score directly to another.
Ratings
| Overall Rating | 1: |
| Health Inspection Rating | 1: |
| Quality Rating | 1: |
| Staffing Rating | 1: |
Inspection Scores
| Cycle 1 Score (as of October 25, 2024) | 128 |
| Cycle 2 Score (as of November 17, 2023) | 210 |
| Cycle 3 Score (as of December 09, 2022) | 104 |
| Weighted All Cycles Score | 151 |
Complaints by Residents
This table shows complaints filed by residents in Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center:
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | 11/29/2024 |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | 11/29/2024 |
| 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. | 11/29/2024 |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | 11/29/2024 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 11/29/2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 11/29/2024 |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | 11/29/2024 |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | 11/29/2024 |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | 11/29/2024 |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 11/29/2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 06/24/2024 |
| 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. | 02/08/2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 02/08/2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 02/08/2024 |
| 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. | 01/11/2024 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | 01/02/2024 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | 01/02/2024 |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | 01/02/2024 |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | 01/02/2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 01/02/2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 01/02/2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 01/02/2024 |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | 01/02/2024 |
| 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. | 01/02/2024 |
| Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | 01/02/2024 |
| 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. | 01/02/2024 |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | 01/02/2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 12/27/2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 07/04/2023 |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | 08/04/2022 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | 08/04/2022 |
| 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. | 07/22/2022 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 07/22/2022 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 04/18/2022 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 04/05/2022 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | 04/17/2025 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | 04/17/2025 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 04/17/2025 |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | 04/17/2025 |
| 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. | 04/17/2025 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | 04/17/2025 |
Nursing Hours Spent Per Patient
CMS provides detailed information about how long nursing staff spends with residents. This data includes nursing subcategories of Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and non-nursing Certified Nursing Assistants. More hours spend per patient should can indicate a better facility or it could indicate more complicated situations.
The nursing staff of Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center spends LESS time on average with its residents than the state average and LESS time than the national average for total nursing hours spent per resident.
| Type | Facility | State / National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | ||
| Hours | 0.35 | 0.78 / 0.67 |
| Case Mix | 0.66 | 0.63 / 0.66 |
| Adjusted | 0.35 | NA / NA |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | ||
| Hours | 0.94 | 0.92 / 0.87 |
| Case Mix | 0.86 | NA / NA |
| Adjusted | 0.94 | NA / NA |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | ||
| Hours | 2.11 | 2.16 / 2.32 |
| Case Mix | 2.29 | NA / NA |
| Adjusted | 2.12 | NA / NA |
| Total Licensed Staff | ||
| Hours | 1.29 | 1.70 / 1.53 |
| Physical Therapist (PT) | ||
| Hours | 0.09 | 0.09 / 0.07 |
| Total Nursing Hours Spent per Resident on Average | ||
| Hours | 3.41 | 3.86 / 3.85 |
| Case Mix | 3.81 | 3.66 / 3.83 |
| Adjusted | 3.42 | NA / NA |
Quality Measures
Quality measures are based both on patient survey information and on the results of actual claims that are filed with CMS. It is not clear what period is covered in the measures.
| Desc. | Perc./ State Avg. / Comparison |
|---|---|
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Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission (qm521)
This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating |
29.1%
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23.5% Worse |
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Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit (qm522)
This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating |
19.2%
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10.7% Worse |
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Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (qm551)
This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating |
3.2%
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1.6% Worse |
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Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days (qm552)
This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating |
3.2%
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1.2% Worse |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased (qm401) |
32.5%
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21.6% Worse |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (qm404) |
5.6%
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6.6% Better |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder (qm406) |
0.6%
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1.4% Better |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (qm407) |
5.0%
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1.9% Worse |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (qm408) |
0.3%
/
4.1% Better |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (qm409) |
0.0%
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0.2% Better |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury (qm410) |
0.7%
/
3.3% Better |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qm415) |
96.5%
/
87.3% Better |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (qm419) |
26.6%
/
16.8% Worse |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qm430) |
61.5%
/
69.5% Worse |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication (qm434) |
1.1%
/
1.5% Better |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened (qm451) | 37.4% / NA |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication (qm452) |
24.9%
/
19.8% Worse |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qm454) |
96.2%
/
93.5% Better |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qm472) |
80.1%
/
69.9% Better |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (qm479) | 1.9% / NA |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence (qm480) | 32.5% / NA |
Hospitals Near Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Quite often skilled nursing facilities and hospitals work closely together to help patients recover or manage a terminal illness. Hospitals deals with acute care while nursing homes treat patients for a longer period of time. New residents at skilled nursing homes typically come from a hospital and nursing home residents may be readmitted to a hospital if their recovery does not proceed well. (Hospital readmission rates are closely monitored by CMS.) Consequently it is important that you consider which hospitals are near a nursing home which choosing one. Below is a list of hospitals near Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is near several hospitals, each with its own rating based on overall performance:
| Hospital | 5-Star Overall Rating |
|---|---|
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UPMC WILLIAMSPORT 700 HIGH STREET WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701 |
3 |
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GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER 100 NORTH ACADEMY AVENUE DANVILLE, PA 17822 |
4 |
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EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE LEWISBURG, PA 17837 |
4 |
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GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL 549 EAST FAIR STREET BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815 |
Not Available |
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GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER MUNCY 255 ROUTE 220 HIGHWAY MUNCY, PA 17756 |
Not Available |
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GEISINGER JERSEY SHORE HOSPITAL 1020 THOMPSON STREET JERSEY SHORE, PA 17740 |
Not Available |
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UPMC MUNCY 215 EAST WATER STREET MUNCY, PA 17756 |
Not Available |
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DANVILLE STATE HOSPITAL 50 KIRKBRIDE DRIVE DANVILLE, PA 17821 |
Not Available |
Ratings History for Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Medical Professionals Associated with Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
These are the doctors who are affiliated with Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The data is from the most recent period. Historical data is not available.
- VIKAS PASSI ( FAMILY PRACTICE - FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER PC )
- DANQUING CHOW ( INTERNAL MEDICINE - GEISINGER CLINIC )
Local Nursing Homes
When evaluating nursing homes, it's important to consider other nearby facilities to understand the available options and make comparisons. Below is a list of nursing homes near Brookline Healthcare and Rehabilitation, including Brookline itself. This list is ranked based on each home's health inspection scores, also known as the "weighted all cycles score." Additionally, we provide the facility's 5-star overall rating for a more complete view of its performance. If a nursing home has been flagged by CMS for abuse, you'll see a special icon () next to its name.
The data is based on the dataset as of March 01, 2025.
Our Analysis
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Ownership Details for Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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Noted Deficiencies for Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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Nursing Hours Analysis for Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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