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Nursing homes in Codington County, South Dakota
Codington County, South Dakota, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 161 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 59 health deficiencies over three cycles, 36.6 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $59K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Codington County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 36.6 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $59K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkin'S Living Center | Watertown | 110 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 24.5 | $53K | 21 May 2026 |
| Avantara Watertownabuse iconSFF Candidate | Watertown | 51 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 62.7 | $6K | 17 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0761 | 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. | 4 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 3 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Legacy Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Codington County, South Dakota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 161 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Codington County have the highest CMS ratings?
Jenkin'S Living Center (3 stars), Avantara Watertown (1 stars)
How do Codington County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 36.6 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.