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JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER

215 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Score: 26 / 100

Jenkin'S Living Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 26/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in South Dakota. Families considering this Watertown facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Jenkin'S Living Center is near the national average, with 3.55 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Jenkin'S Living Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.55 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.01 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.09 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.62 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Jun 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 24 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jun 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jan 29, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $53,086

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 26 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
110
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9