Jenkin'S Living Center

Nursing Home

215 South Maple Street
Watertown, SD 57201 · Codington County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.0 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.5 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

3Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
27Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$43,771Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: May 21, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
April 4, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to residents (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
April 4, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
October 6, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.47 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.50 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.05 hours · state avg 3.28
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
53.1% · state avg 48.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
27.3%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In South Dakota, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HOPE Waiver.

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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Ownership

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Jenkins Living Center INC
Owner or managerRoleShare
AUGUSTANA SENIOR DEVELOPMENTADP OF THE SNF—
AUGUSTANA SENIOR DEVELOPMENTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
AUSTIN, DOUGCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
CELTIC CONSULTING LLCADP OF THE SNF—
GABEL, JILLCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
HOIIEN, REIDCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
JOHNSON, DEANCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
JURGENS, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
KEY REHABILITATION INCADP OF THE SNF—
KEY REHABILITATION INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
KLAPPRODT, KASEYADP OF THE SNF—
KLAPPRODT, KASEYCORPORATE OFFICER—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
435036
Certified beds
110
Average residents per day
75.1
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
February 6, 1987
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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