JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER

215 SOUTH MAPLE STREET
WATERTOWN SD 57201
Phone: 6058865777

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality2/5
Short-stay quality4/5
  • Overall rating vs. the South Dakota average: 0.1 star higher (2.9), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Watertown average: 1.0 star higher (2.0), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds110
Average residents per day72.1
Occupancy66%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
CountyCodington
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1987-02-06
CMS certification number (CCN)435036
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle4

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.32
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.67
Registered nurse turnover18.2%
Total nursing staff turnover54.1%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$53,086
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $53,086 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 4, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER have?

CMS certifies 110 beds; the facility reports an average of 72.1 residents per day (about 66% occupancy).

Does JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $53,086 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.