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215 S Maple
Watertown, SD 57201
The Jenkins Living Center organization has been a fundamental healthcare staple in Uptown Watertown since 1958, offering long term care to the people in our community and the surrounding area. Over the years, our mission has always been to provide health care services to seniors and the physically challenged. As the diversity of needs changed, Jenkins began adding services.Today, we are proud to offer a variety of healthcare services right here in uptown Watertown to include:
At Jenkins Living Center, Inc., our mission is to provide compassionate, loving care for all residents and tenants while offering exceptional service and specialized therapies by a devoted, loving family so all will feel at home.
We are committed to the change that our residents have come to and will continue to expect, deserve and desire. Our hope is that all will feel the sense of family, confidence in care and love from our staff. Our staff are empowered to do what it takes to meet residents’ individual needs each and every day.
With the wide range of services, Jenkins is positioned to proactively meet and exceed the expectations of those who need us for years to come.
For more information about services at Jenkins, call Kasey Klapprodt at 605-886-5777 or Kristi Gloe at 605-886-1444.
The Activity Department plans daily & monthly activities as well as special events special events to inspire and encourage participation. Many of our activities are designed to create familiarity of past memories while incorporating new and stimulating interests.
The Activities Department strives to offer activities that are fun, exciting and rewarding. Special events have included: Craft Fairs, Zoo Trips, Flower Planting, Happy Hours and of course events for each and every holiday. Special outings like shopping trips and home visits are also available if the residents wish to attend including a drive around the lake, city concerts and more.
Jenkins Living Center understands how important dining and nutrition are to our population; therefore…employing a Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietary Manager along with several certified staff to ensure the dining experience is all that it can be and should be for each resident’s personalized diet. The staff prides themselves on preparing and providing three deliciously balanced meals, served in one of the beautifully decorated dining rooms. Residents are able to make selections according to their personal preference. There is even an alternate menu for choices aside from the entrée of the day.
The multi-talented Maintenance Department is responsible for upkeep and remodeling of all facilities on the Jenkins Campus. They are also responsible for year-round outdoor property maintenance.
Jenkins Living Center, founded on Christian values, is concerned for the whole person and seeks to care for each and every resident’s physical, mental, and spiritual welfare. For this purpose Chaplain, Scott Dempster, is available for both residents and staff. His mission is to support, and not to replace, the priest or pastor of the resident. Residents and their families are encouraged to contact him for any assistance.
Jenkins prides itself on offering memory care from early stages to late stages as the residents’ needs transform. Dining, activities and secured spaces offer safety for all residents and peace of mind for families. Jenkins has several staff members that are Certified Dementia Practitioners as deemed by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners: “The Gold Standard of Dementia Education”. The purpose of the NCCDP is to promote, encourage and enhance the knowledge, skills and practice of caregivers for those who suffer with illnesses that cause Dementia. Included in the training are understanding diagnosis, prognosis, communications, depression, repetitive behavior, paranoia, hoarding, aggressive behaviors, intimacy issues, personal care, activities, staff/family support, spiritual care and end of life.
The mulit-disciplined team is led by The Director of Therapy, Andrea Vosberg who is also a Speech/Language Pathologist. Under Andrea’s realm, the on-site, full-time therapy team includes a Physical Therapist, two Physical Therapy Assistants, an Occupational Therapist and one Occupational Therapy Assistant. Additional supportive staff are also available to ensure the residents and patients are receiving the ultimate in therapy care. Jenkins even offers Low Vision Rehab, under the direction of our Occupational Therapist. Our therapy department offers appropriate rehabilitation for those who are residents either long or short term as well as for patients referred to by physicians for outpatient therapy.
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