SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC
133 PRATT ST, Watertown, NY 13601
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How SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC Compares
SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC is a 272-bed for-profit nursing facility in Watertown, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.3%) is above the New York average of 13.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 272 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Watertown, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.3% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (99% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (89% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — better than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.8% — better than the New York average of 20.5% (52% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC with other nursing homes in Watertown.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.3% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 272 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Watertown
Watertown sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 15,169 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 32.8 years
- Median household income
- $54,726
- Median home value
- $150,100
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Watertown.
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