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JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (WATERTOWN, South Dakota)

215 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, WATERTOWN, South Dakota 57201

Phone: 6058865777

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
110
Avg Residents/Day
75.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Codington
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilitySouth Dakota AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.500.78-0.28
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.473.86-0.39
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover53.1%48.6%-

Health Citation History

27 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.H – Actual Harm
2024-04-04Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2024-04-04Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-10-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-06Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-06Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-06Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-06Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-21Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-05-21Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-30Smoke DeficienciesHave a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-10-06Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-06Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-06Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$43,771
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-04-04Fine$43,771-

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