nursing home in Watertown, SD
Jenkin's Living Center
215 South Maple Street, Watertown, SD 57201 · (605) 886-5777
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Jenkin's Living Center at a glance
Jenkin's Living Center is a 110-bed non-profit nursing home in Watertown, South Dakota (Codington County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 21, 2026) found 4 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $53,086.
Nursing staff turnover is 54.1% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 110
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 6, 1987
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Codington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435036
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.67 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.59 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.11 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.24 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54.1% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 18.2% | 34.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 56 | 72.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $53,086 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 110 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 72 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 65.5% | 85.2% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 8.7% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.6% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.5% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 22.6% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5% | 5.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 19.8% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 28.8% | 25.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 94.9% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.5% | 2% | 1.6% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.7% | 78.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.6% | 83.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 8, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | C No harm, widespread | No revisit needed |
| May 21, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 6, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 6, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2026 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 8, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0811 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | 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. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| September 4, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 28, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | H Actual harm, pattern | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| October 6, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 25, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 25, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 25, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 7, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 7, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 7, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Standard | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $53,086 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2024 | Fine | $43,771 |
| October 6, 2023 | Fine | $9,315 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTANA SENIOR DEVELOPMENT Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2026 |
| CELTIC CONSULTING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2020 |
| KEY REHABILITATION INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2025 |
| KLAPPRODT, KASEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2023 |
| RAML, KELSEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| SHIVES, AARON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| AUSTIN, DOUG Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/1977 |
| GABEL, JILL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/1989 |
| HOIIEN, REID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2013 |
| JOHNSON, DEAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/1984 |
| KLUCK, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2004 |
| SALCHERT, MARGARET Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2005 |
| SHARP, JANICE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/1977 |
| SOGN, HOWARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2003 |
| KLAPPRODT, KASEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2023 |
| AUGUSTANA SENIOR DEVELOPMENT Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2025 |
| JURGENS, RICHARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | NO DATE PROVIDED |
| KEY REHABILITATION INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/14/2025 |
| KLAPPRODT, KASEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2023 |
| NOGELMEIR, MARLENE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| RADERSCHADT, DAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| RAML, KELSEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| SCHMIDT, HEIDI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SHIVES, AARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| VOKRODT, JOEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jenkin's Living Center's rating?
Jenkin's Living Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Dakota nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Jenkin's Living Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Jenkin's Living Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Jenkin's Living Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Jenkin's Living Center and how do I contact it?
Jenkin's Living Center is at 215 South Maple Street, Watertown, SD 57201. Phone: (605) 886-5777.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.