Nursing Homes in Watertown, South Dakota
There are 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Watertown, South Dakota, with an average CMS overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Watertown has 2 nursing home facilities with a rating distribution of 1 star: 1 (50%) and 2 star: 1 (50%), 3 star: 0 (0%), 4 star: 0 (0%), and 5 star: 0 (0%), and an average CMS overall star rating of 1.5 out of 5 compared with the South Dakota state average of 2.8, meaning this city is 1.30 below the state average. In plain terms, the city’s average rating of 1.5 is below the state average by 1.30 points. Average nurse staffing in the city is 3.63 hours per resident day (HPRD) compared with the state average of 3.88 HPRD, so the city is below the state staffing average.
All Nursing Homes in Watertown
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVANTARA WATERTOWN | 415 FOURTH AVE NE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER | 215 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Watertown, South Dakota?
There are 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Watertown, South Dakota listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Watertown, South Dakota?
Nursing homes in Watertown, South Dakota have an average CMS overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Watertown accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Watertown, South Dakota are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.