Community Benefit Report

Part of what makes a community hospital exceptional is its ability to quickly pivot or expand services to meet the needs of those it serves – and do so without sacrificing patient experiences or outcomes. Examples of this abound at Watertown Regional Medical Center, from our recent growth in Orthopedic offerings to the new, more comprehensive Urology services added in 2025 as well as last year’s expansion of our Senior Behavioral Health Unit from 15 to 26 beds.

We work tirelessly to provide the high-quality care you deserve, when and where you need it. Our efforts over the past year earned our hospital the prestigious “A” grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, the Best-in-Class Award for Patient Safety from Healthgrades, and the Specialty Excellence Award for Joint Replacement from Healthgrades. We were also included in Becker’s Hospital Review’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, and ScionHealth presented us with its Platinum Award – the highest honor of its national quality program.

While pursuing excellence as your community hospital, we also positively impact the region as a significant employer, taxpayer, provider of charitable and uncompensated care, and supporter of local organizations with a shared vision of helping others. This report highlights a few data points on how our partnership contributes to a healthier Watertown, even beyond our hospital walls.

As you view the details, I’d like to extend our thanks to all in Dodge and Jefferson counties and surrounding areas who choose Watertown Regional for their healthcare needs. Your support and partnership make it possible for us to continue to best serve our patients, our team members, and the community we call home.