Samaritan Medical Center (Watertown, New York) is a 290-bed not-for-profit community medical center, offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. From primary and emergency care to highly specialized medical and surgical services, such as cancer treatment, neonatal intensive care, behavioral health and addiction services, and imaging services, Samaritan Medical Center and its team of healthcare professionals proudly serves the medical needs of our civilian and military community. Quality, compassion and safety are basic principles by which exceptional care is delivered at Samaritan.
In addition to the inpatient and outpatient services available at the main hospital and numerous community clinics and satellite testing centers, Samaritan is recognized as the leader in serving the community’s long-term care needs. Samaritan Keep Home, a 272-bed long-term care facility, and Samaritan Summit Village, a 288-bed long-term care and assisted living facility, have established an exceptional reputation for caring for the senior population in northern New York.
Over 180 physicians in 45 different specialties work together with the 2,400+ employees at Samaritan Health to offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services for people of all ages. We invite you to explore Samaritan’s commitment to serving the healthcare needs of our civilian and military community, as well as our promise to you: to be here whenever and wherever you need us, and to do so with exceptional care and compassion that you and your family deserve.
News
September 3, 2024
July 2024 DAISY®, and BEE Award Recipients
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its DAISY, and BEE Award recipients for July 2024. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members for being…
August 27, 2024
Walmart and Sam’s Club Campaign Exceeds $100,000 for Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York
Watertown, NY —  Samaritan Medical Center is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the recent Walmart and Sam’s campaign (June 10- July 7) in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN). Thanks to the generosity of our community and…
August 13, 2024
Update: Lab & Imaging Center on Coffeen Street in Watertown has Reopened
As of August 27, 2024, Samaritan’s Imaging and Lab Center on Coffeen Street reopened. Thank you for your understanding during the temporary closure for maintenance. Please advised Samaritan’s Lab & Imaging Center on Coffeen Street in Watertown will be closed…
Events
Brain Injury Support Group
Samaritan Medical Center, 2nd Floor at Conference Room 2C
This group provides social support for those recovering from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor or other condition causing difficulty with cognition or communication. It is an chance to share experiences, challenges, and resources. Click here for this service…
Prepared Childbirth Class
Samaritan Car-Freshner for Women and Children Education Room, 830 Washinton St., Watertown, NY
The Childbirth Class is an educational experience to show mothers and support persons what to expect during the birthing experience while in the hospital. This FREE class should ideally be taken near the seventh month of pregnancy (after 28 weeks)…
Hope Grows Here
Samaritan Summit Village, Multi-purpose Room
Samaritan Cancer Services patients and their caregivers are invited to our annual Hope Grows Here event, featuring artistic activities, live music, and patient and physician sentiments. Hope Grows Here is a free event but RSVP by September 13, 2024, is…