About Jenkin's Living Center
Nursing home overview and details
Jenkin's Living Center is an nursing home in Watertown, SD, serving Codington County and the surrounding community. The facility has 110 certified beds with an average daily census of 70.7 residents.
Jenkin's Living Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1987, bringing 39 years of experience in long-term care.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Watertown, SD, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Jenkin's Living Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Jenkin's Living Center provides 3.58 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.67 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 55.0%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 20.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.07 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Jenkin's Living Center has received 2 fines totaling $53,086. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Jenkin's Living Center
12 affiliated physicians
Dr. Deepali Shah, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kristen Pickrel, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Alexandra Gauer, DO
Family Practice
Dr. William Devine, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Daniel Reiffenberger, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Gregory Larson, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Jessica Horn, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Aaron Shives, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Sarah Reiffenberger, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Hollis Nipe, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Pastel Fligge, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Edward Dickes, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Jenkin's Living Center
What is the CMS rating for Jenkin's Living Center?
Jenkin's Living Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Jenkin's Living Center have?
Jenkin's Living Center has 110 certified beds with an average daily census of 70.7 residents.
What type of facility is Jenkin's Living Center?
Jenkin's Living Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Codington County in Watertown, SD.
How many doctors practice at Jenkin's Living Center?
12 physicians are affiliated with Jenkin's Living Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Jenkin's Living Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Jenkin's Living Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·