About Jenkin's Living Center
Jenkin's Living Center, located in WATERTOWN, SD, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Jenkin's Living Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.58 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Jenkin's Living Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 68 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 103 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 33.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 15.6% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 0.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.0% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 20.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 6.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 7.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 95.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 23.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 20.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 98.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 29.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 15.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 6 complaints
- 2025: 1 complaint
- Total: 7 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jul 08, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
Nearby Hospitals
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
WATERTOWN, SD
SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTER
CLEAR LAKE, SD
MILBANK AREA HOSPITAL/AVERA HEALTH
MILBANK, SD
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
JENKINS LIVING CENTER INC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- AUGUSTANA SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ADP OF THE SNF
- AUGUSTANA SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DOUG AUSTIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CELTIC CONSULTING LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- JILL GABEL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- REID HOIIEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DEAN JOHNSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- RICHARD JURGENS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KEY REHABILITATION INC ADP OF THE SNF
- KEY REHABILITATION INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KASEY KLAPPRODT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KASEY KLAPPRODT ADP OF THE SNF
- KASEY KLAPPRODT CORPORATE OFFICER
- MICHAEL KLUCK CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARLENE NOGELMEIR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DAN RADERSCHADT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KELSEY RAML OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KELSEY RAML ADP OF THE SNF
- MARGARET SALCHERT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- HEIDI SCHMIDT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JANICE SHARP CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- AARON SHIVES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- AARON SHIVES ADP OF THE SNF
- HOWARD SOGN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOEL VOKRODT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
SHAH, DEEPALI
INTERNAL MEDICINE
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
LENSSEN, STACIE
FAMILY PRACTICE
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
PICKREL, KRISTEN
INTERNAL MEDICINE
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER
GAUER, ALEXANDRA
FAMILY PRACTICE
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
DEVINE, WILLIAM
FAMILY PRACTICE
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER
LARSON, GREGORY
FAMILY PRACTICE
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
GEIER, ALLISON
FAMILY PRACTICE
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
HORN, JESSICA
FAMILY PRACTICE
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
SHIVES, AARON
FAMILY PRACTICE
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
REIFFENBERGER, SARAH
FAMILY PRACTICE
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
OLSON, DOUGLAS
FAMILY PRACTICE
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
NIPE, HOLLIS
INTERNAL MEDICINE
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC
FLIGGE, PASTEL
FAMILY PRACTICE
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER
DICKES, EDWARD
INTERNAL MEDICINE
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Avantara Lake Norden | N/A | 5 |
| Estelline Nursing and Care Center | N/A | 3 |
| Avantara Milbank | N/A | 2 |
| St William's Care Center | N/A | 2 |
| Jenkin's Living Center | N/A | 1 |
| Avantara Watertown | N/A | 1 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Jenkin's Living Center directly at 6058865777. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.