Nursing home · Watertown, NY
Samaritan Keep Nursing Home INC
133 Pratt St, Watertown, NY 13601 · (315) 785-4400
Samaritan Keep Nursing Home INC is a 272-bed for-profit nursing home in Watertown, New York (Jefferson County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1975. On average it cares for 260 residents a day (about 96% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.85 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.26 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.05 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | – | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | – | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 2 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | March 20, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 12 above the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 4 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $9,113 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Samaritan Keep Nursing Home INC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Samaritan Keep Nursing Home INC?
CMS rates Samaritan Keep Nursing Home INC 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Samaritan Keep Nursing Home INC have?
272 certified beds, with an average of 260 residents a day.
Does Samaritan Keep Nursing Home INC accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Samaritan Keep Nursing Home INC?
(315) 785-4400. Address: 133 Pratt St, Watertown, NY 13601.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).