JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER
215 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, Watertown, SD 57201
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How JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER Compares
JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER is a 110-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Watertown, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (37.3%) is above the South Dakota average of 19.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 110 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% 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: 16.6% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.6% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 8.7% — worse than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (59% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 37.3% — worse than the South Dakota average of 19.9% (87% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Watertown.
What keeps JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.6% here versus 24.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.7% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 110 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER's rating advantage in Watertown?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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