Nursing homes in Watertown, NY
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Watertown, part of the Jefferson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Watertown residents in Jefferson County have access to two nursing home facilities located within the 13601 ZIP code. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars. Currently, no local centers hold a 5-star rating, with Samaritan Senior Village, Inc. serving as the highest-rated option in the city with a 2-star designation based on federal quality standards.
Rating distribution
avg 1.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Watertown
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Watertown
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Watertown reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is SAMARITAN SENIOR VILLAGE, INC at 2★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Watertown
| SAMARITAN SENIOR VILLAGE, INC SAMARITAN SENIOR VILLAGE INC · Large · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC · Large · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Best by sub-rating in Watertown
Best for staffing
Best for experience
Best for compliance
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.