Community Impact
This Community Benefit Report shares a lot of data ‒ some of it not even related to patient care ‒ to illustrate the extraordinary impact Watertown Regional Medical Center has on Dodge and Jefferson counties. But make no mistake about it, our mission is the health and well-being of our patients, and that’s where we make the most important impact.
In 2023, our efforts to deliver high-quality, compassionate care earned a number of accolades from organizations across the country. We received the prestigious “A” rating from the Leapfrog Group, were named a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by Chartis, listed as one of Becker’s “Great Community Hospitals,” and were among only 2% of hospitals nationwide to earn Healthgrades’ 2023 Best-in-Class Awards for Patient Experience and Patient Safety.
While providing this elite-level care to each patient who came through our doors, we also gave back to the community we call home. As this report details, we supported the Watertown area as a large employer and taxpayer. We invested in our hospital and our people. We contributed to local organizations with a shared vision of helping others, and we provided a substantial amount of care to those who could not otherwise afford it.
We cherish our partnership with this community and are honored to be entrusted with your health and well-being. Thank you for your continued support of our hospital ‒ we couldn’t do what we do without you.
2023 Facts & Figures
- Added 57 employed and affiliated providers
- Made more than $4.9 million in capital improvements
- Distributed a payroll of more than $44 million to approximately 650 positions
- Donated more than $10.6 million in services to those in need
- Paid approximately $5.5 million in local, state, property, and payroll taxes
- Total economic impact of over $16.5 million to the area
Sponsorships and Donations
- Bentzin Family Town Square
- Crossroads Landing Park (Johnson Creek)
- Dodge County 'Out of the Darkness' Walk
- Donut Dash
- Glacial Heritage Development
- Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation
- Johnson Creek Nickel Night
- Kraemer's Make-a-Wish Golf Outing
- Lights n Sirens
- Rainbow Hospice
- Riverfest
- River City Volleyball
- Rock River Community Clinic
- Run Turkey Run
- Santa House
- Tour Da Goose
- Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce
- Watertown Area YMCA
- Watertown EMS
- Watertown Food Pantry
- Watertown Family Connections
- Watertown High School
- Watertown Police Department
- Watertown Senior Fair