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HomeSouth DakotaJenkin's Living Center

Jenkin's Living Center

215 South Maple Street, Watertown, SD 572016058865777WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.8on Google(4 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
110
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $53,086

How Jenkin's Living Center Compares in South Dakota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Dakota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
SD average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
SD average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
SD average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.67 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.59 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
54.1%
SD average
48.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.59 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.80.
Staff turnover is 54.1%, higher than the South Dakota average of 48.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 30, 2025
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected May 21, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 11 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Dakota median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
South Dakota median
Codington County 65+
5,229
18.4% of county
County Population
28,402
Codington County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Jenkin's Living Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Watertown, South Dakota with 110 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
110
Avg Residents/Day
72.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 6, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Codington
Last Inspection
May 21, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
56.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0811Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0849Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Oct 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0710Potential for Harm

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Survey: Oct 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$53,086
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 6, 2023
$9,315
FineApr 4, 2024
$43,771

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.11 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.97 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.67 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.24 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
54.1%
RN Turnover
18.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AUSTIN, DOUGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 1977
GABEL, JILLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 1989
HOIIEN, REIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 2013
JOHNSON, DEANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 1984
KLUCK, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 2004
SALCHERT, MARGARETCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 2005
SHARP, JANICECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 1977
SOGN, HOWARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 2003
KLAPPRODT, KASEYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 13, 2023
AUGUSTANA SENIOR DEVELOPMENTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 11, 2025
KEY REHABILITATION INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 14, 2025
JURGENS, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AInvalid Date
KLAPPRODT, KASEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 13, 2023
NOGELMEIR, MARLENEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
RADERSCHADT, DANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
RAML, KELSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
SCHMIDT, HEIDIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SHIVES, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2000
VOKRODT, JOELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
AUGUSTANA SENIOR DEVELOPMENTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 12, 2026
CELTIC CONSULTING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 31, 2020
KEY REHABILITATION INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 2, 2025
KLAPPRODT, KASEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 13, 2023
RAML, KELSEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
SHIVES, AARONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2000

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Jenkin's Living Center and nearby alternatives.

All South Dakota facilities
Jenkin's Living Center
Watertown, SDCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $53,086
Avantara Watertown
Watertown, SD3,696 ftAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $6,368
Estelline Nursing and Care Center
Estelline, SD20.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $16,826
Avantara Lake Norden
Lake Norden, SD22.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Avantara Clark City
Clark, SD30.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $11,057
Avantara Milbank
Milbank, SD31.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $55,361
St William's Care Center
Milbank, SD32.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $146,129
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Jenkin's Living Center
Watertown, SD · Current facility
—3/53/54/5$53,086
Avantara Watertown
Watertown, SD
3,696 ft1/51/53/5$6,368
Estelline Nursing and Care Center
Estelline, SD
20.5 mi2/53/51/5$16,826
Avantara Lake Norden
Lake Norden, SD
22.3 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Avantara Clark City
Clark, SD
30.5 mi4/54/52/5$11,057
Avantara Milbank
Milbank, SD
31.8 mi1/51/52/5$55,361
St William's Care Center
Milbank, SD
32.7 mi2/52/53/5$146,129

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Jenkin's Living Center?▾
Jenkin's Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Jenkin's Living Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Dakota is $8,122/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Jenkin's Living Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Jenkin's Living Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Jenkin's Living Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 21, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $53,086.
What are the staffing levels at Jenkin's Living Center?▾
Jenkin's Living Center provides 3.67 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, 0.97 LPN hours, and 2.11 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 54.1%.
How many beds does Jenkin's Living Center have?▾
Jenkin's Living Center has 110 certified beds with an average of 72.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 66% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Jenkin's Living Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Dakota, including 1 in Watertown. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Jenkin's Living Center?▾
On Google Maps, Jenkin's Living Center has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.