Jenkin's Living Center
215 South Maple Street · Watertown, SD · 57201 · 6058865777
110 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $53,086 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
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.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
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.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
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.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 6, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2023
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.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 6, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2023
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 6, 2023
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.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F October 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2022
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected October 6, 2022 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 4, 2024 | Fine | $43,771 |
| October 6, 2023 | Fine | $9,315 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435036 · certified since February 6, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.