AVANTARA WATERTOWN
415 FOURTH AVE NE, Watertown, SD 57201
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How AVANTARA WATERTOWN Compares
AVANTARA WATERTOWN is a 51-bed for-profit nursing facility in Watertown, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.5%) is above the South Dakota average of 4.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 51 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Watertown, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.3% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.6% (38% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (54% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (66% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.1% — better than the South Dakota average of 19.9% (44% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVANTARA WATERTOWN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVANTARA WATERTOWN with other nursing homes in Watertown.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for AVANTARA WATERTOWN, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is AVANTARA WATERTOWN addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AVANTARA WATERTOWN keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.3% here versus 24.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVANTARA WATERTOWN keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AVANTARA WATERTOWN maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 51 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVANTARA WATERTOWN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Watertown
Watertown sits in Codington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,883 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $57,885
- Median home value
- $182,400
Demographics for Codington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Watertown.
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