Jenkin's Living Center
Nursing Home Facility
215 South Maple Street, Watertown, SD 57201

Jenkin's Living Center is a senior care community located in Watertown, SD. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Watertown area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (605) 886-5777.
With 110 beds, Jenkin's Living Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Watertown average about 81 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 66% of its licensed beds. That is below the Watertown average of roughly 79%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Watertown average about 2.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 54%.
The community is located in Codington County, SD.
Jenkin's Living Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 110
- Occupancy 66%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 54%
- Last health inspection May 2026