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Jenkin's Living Center

215 South Maple Street, Watertown, SD 57201

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Jenkin's Living Center is a nursing home in Watertown, South Dakota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(605) 886-5777
Last standard health inspection
May 21, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
110
Residents per day, on average
75.1
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Jenkins Living Center INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the South Dakota average (27 vs 18).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. 4 citations

    Health inspection on May 21, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

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  4. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 21, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0222. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0225. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS has cited this home for K0225 3 times since 2023.

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  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.

  8. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 4, 2024 from $67,340 to $43,771.

  11. 8 citations

    Health inspection on January 30, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0811. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

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  12. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 30, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0342. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0225. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 3, 2025.

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  13. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  14. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 4, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  17. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  18. 5 citations

    Health inspection on April 4, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity H is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    42 of 96 South Dakota homes (44%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2024.

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  19. Fine

    April 4, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $43,771 on April 4, 2024.

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  20. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  21. 8 citations

    Health inspection on October 6, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    6 of 96 South Dakota homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2023.

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  22. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 6, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.

    • Citation K0225. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Jenkin's Living Center last inspected?

CMS lists May 21, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Jenkin's Living Center have?

CMS lists 27 health citations since October 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Jenkin's Living Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $43,771 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Jenkin's Living Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Jenkin's Living Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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