WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
245 EAST EIGHTH STREET, Watsontown, PA 17777
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Compares
WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a 125-bed for-profit nursing facility in Watsontown, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (17.8%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 125 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Watsontown.
How is WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.8% here versus 22.5% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 125 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Watsontown
Watsontown sits in Northumberland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 19,318 (21.2%)
- Median age
- 44.5 years
- Median household income
- $49,273
- Median home value
- $119,800
Demographics for Northumberland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Watsontown.
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