Nursing homes in Watertown, SD

Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Watertown, part of the Codington area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Watertown, South Dakota, and the surrounding Codington County area can access long-term care through two local nursing facilities. According to CMS Care Compare data, these homes hold an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, with no facilities currently achieving the highest 5-star designation. Avantara Watertown, operated by Legacy Healthcare, maintains the top rating in the 57201 ZIP code with a 4-star overall performance score.

What to look for in Watertown

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is AVANTARA WATERTOWN at 4★.
• 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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