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Jenkin's Living Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

215 South Maple Street, Watertown, SD 57201110 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 4 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 5.0)
  • High staff turnover (55%)

Bottom 25% in SD · Below recommended RN staffing · $53,086 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its warm, home-like atmosphere and quality of care. However, because the available reviews are several years old, families should schedule an in-person tour to assess current staffing levels and facility conditions.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.67hrs
89%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.58hrs
87%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
55%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.2%
US
19.4%
SD
25.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.2%
Better than Avg
Here
15.2%
US
15.5%
SD
24.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.6%
US
15.3%
SD
20.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
SD
95.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.6%
US
14.4%
SD
21.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
6.2%
US
12.1%
SD
5.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.7%
Better than Avg
Here
98.7%
US
79.8%
SD
78.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.6%
Better than Avg
Here
95.6%
US
81.8%
SD
82.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.1%
US
1.6%
SD
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (6.8)
7 complaint-triggered
$53,086 in fines

Jenkin's Living Center has concerning patterns of deficiencies, with families filing complaints that led to findings of neglect, abuse reporting failures, and pressure ulcer care issues. The facility shows recurring problems across care planning, safety hazards, and infection control that persist across multiple surveys from 2022-2025. While the facility corrects most violations when cited, the repeated nature of core care issues and multiple family complaints raise significant quality concerns.

Jun 11, 2025Complaint
1
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Jan 30, 2025Routine
10
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0811Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0732Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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.

0342Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0225Minimal · Widespread

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Sep 4, 2024Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Apr 4, 2024Complaint
5
0686Actual harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Oct 6, 2023Routine
11
0684Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0710Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0225Minimal · Widespread

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Sep 22, 2022Routine
7
0345Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0916Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0909Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0226Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

0225Potential for harm · Isolated

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 4, 2024

$43,771

Fine

Oct 6, 2023

$9,315

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Jenkin's Living Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Jurgens, RichardManagerKlapprodt, KaseyManagerNogelmeir, MarleneManagerRaderschadt, DanManagerRaml, KelseyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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