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.
Rating distribution
avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Watertown
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- JENKINS LIVING CENTER INC1 home
- LEGACY HEALTHCARE1 home
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.
All homes in Watertown
| AVANTARA WATERTOWN LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER JENKINS LIVING CENTER INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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