Jenkin's Living Center
215 South Maple Street, Watertown, SD 57201 · (605) 886-5777
Non profit - Corporation · 110 certified beds
Jenkin's Living Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 4 citations (the South Dakota average is 6.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $53,086 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 21, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.May 21, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 21, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 21, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 21, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.June 11, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 4, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 4, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 4, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 4, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 4, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 4, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $43,771April 4, 2024
- Fine of $9,315October 6, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Dakota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.67 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.1% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 110 |
| Average residents per day | 72.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Good Samaritan Society de Smet De Smet · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Estelline Nursing and Care Center Estelline · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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