Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
AVANTARA WATERTOWN
WATERTOWN, SD · 51 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 5, 2024
CMS Certification Number 435068 · first certified March 1993
Ownership
Operated by LEGACY HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed July 1, 2019 (change of ownership)from WATERTOWN CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC
Position within SD
5 citations — more than 66% of the 96 certified nursing homes in SD. Compared within SD rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (February 2026 to April 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten SD facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2024. Facilities in SD are typically surveyed 14–16 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 152 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in SD, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the SD figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in SD | 3 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 20, 2022 | 1 |
| September 28, 2023 | 2 |
| December 5, 2024 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2024-12-05 |
| K-0754 | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | 1 | 2024-12-05 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2023-09-28 |
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | 1 | 2023-09-28 |
What the citations cover
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 5, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 6, 2025) |
| K-0754 | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 6, 2025) |
September 28, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 25, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 17, 2023) |
July 20, 2022 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.