The method includes writing a plurality of data words each having a plurality of data bits into each bit cell of a memory device, wherein all data bits of the plurality of data words are correctly written to each bit cell of the memory device. In response to a determination of no, grouping the plurality of data words as a plurality of data word sets, and simultaneously rewriting a subset of data bits that were not correctly written to each bit cell of the memory device; , The subset of data bits is included in each data word set of the plurality of data word sets.