Skilled nursing · Watertown, SD

Jenkin'S Living Center

215 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, Watertown, SD 57201

1 / 5CMS 110 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

26

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Jenkin'S Living Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 26 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus South Dakota state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.1 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.67 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 55 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Dakota DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.67
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
55%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
15.1%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + South Dakota state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★1 / 5
Health inspection★★★★1 / 5
Staffing★★★★4 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.67
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.58
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
55%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
20%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
15.1%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
21.2%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
6.6%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$53,086 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID435036
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds110
Avg residents71

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, South Dakota DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Jenkin'S Living Center?

Jenkin'S Living Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Jenkin'S Living Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $53,086 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Jenkin'S Living Center appears in the record section above.

Does Jenkin'S Living Center use antipsychotic medications?

15.1 percent of long-stay residents at Jenkin'S Living Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 21.2 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Jenkin'S Living Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Jenkin'S Living Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 26 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and South Dakota state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Jenkin'S Living Center?

Jenkin'S Living Center is located at 215 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, Watertown, SD 57201. Phone: (605) 886-5777. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Jenkin'S Living Center a special focus facility?

Jenkin'S Living Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $53,086 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Jenkin'S Living Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Jenkin'S Living Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Jenkin'S Living Center compare to other Watertown skilled nursing facilities?

Jenkin'S Living Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 26. The full Watertown directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Watertown directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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