Nursing Homes in ZIP 57201 (Watertown, SD)

Public CMS data maps 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes to ZIP 57201 in Watertown, SD, rated 2.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Nursing Homes data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
AVANTARA WATERTOWN1.01325146.6%27.3%1
JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER3.034311072.1%18.2%2

Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 57201

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Avantara Watertown Watertown, SD 57201 CMS rating 1.0 / 551 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Jenkin's Living Center Watertown, SD 57201 CMS rating 3.0 / 5110 beds
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How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 57201

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 57201, Watertown, SD, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 57201

Among the 2 nursing homess listed in ZIP 57201, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 161 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.62 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 22.8% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $59,454.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating2.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerJENKIN'S LIVING CENTER (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)161
Providers with a federal penalty2
Total federal fines$59,454
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.62
Avg RN turnover22.8%
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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 57201?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 57201?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 57201 is 2.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Do any providers in ZIP 57201 have federal penalties?
2 providers in ZIP 57201 have at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $59,454. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 57201?
The current CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 57201 (Watertown, SD).
What other ZIP codes near Watertown have nursing homes?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Watertown in the current data.

Where this data comes from

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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