Nursing Homes in ZIP 57201 (Watertown, SD)

The public CMS snapshot 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 (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for 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

How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 57201

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 57201, Watertown, SD, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 57201

Of the 2 nursing homess listed in ZIP 57201, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 161 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.62 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 22.8%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $59,454 in fines.

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%

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 57201?
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are 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 snapshot 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 snapshot.

Where this data comes from

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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