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Jenkin'S Living Center
215 South Maple Street, Watertown, SD 57201
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Jenkin'S Living Center, in Watertown, South Dakota, is certified for 110 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the South Dakota median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 10, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $53K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Codington Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 32 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.5 | 62.7 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.1% | 54.1% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $53,086 | $53,086 | $20,183 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 96 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 May 2026, 30 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 H ×1 D ×11 E ×11 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jul 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0811 | Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | H | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2024 | Fine | $43,771 | |
| 6 Oct 2023 | Fine | $9,315 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.1%, RNs 18.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.5% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.7% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.6% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.6% | 22.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Jenkins Living Center Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana Senior Development | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2025 |
| Key Rehabilitation Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/14/2025 |
| Augustana Senior Development | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2026 |
| Celtic Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2020 |
| Key Rehabilitation Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Codington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantara Watertownabuse iconSFF Candidate | Watertown | 51 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 62.7 | $6K | 17 Jun 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Codington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Jenkin'S Living Center been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Dakota median is 16 per facility.
Has Jenkin'S Living Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $53K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Jenkin'S Living Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a South Dakota median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Jenkin'S Living Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Augustana Senior Development and Key Rehabilitation Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Jenkin'S Living Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.