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| The Village of Harmony Hill |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Watertown (Sheridan Township) | 104
Facility
104
SD AVG
61
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#19 / 117 | Yes |
0
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0
SD AVG
40
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#148 / 158 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
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#14 / 51 | Krista Beauchamp |
| Jenkin‘s Living Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Watertown (South Maple) | 110
Facility
110
SD AVG
61
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#12 / 117 | No |
85
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85
SD AVG
40
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#1 / 158 | Private Rooms | -
Facility
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SD AVG
— | Kasey Klapprodt |
| Edgewood Watertown |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Watertown | 66
Facility
66
SD AVG
61
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#50 / 117 | No |
18
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18
SD AVG
40
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#117 / 158 | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
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#14 / 51 | Jackie Clark |
| Meadow Lake Assisted Living |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Watertown | 16
Facility
16
SD AVG
61
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#115 / 117 | No |
0
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0
SD AVG
40
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#148 / 158 | 1 Bed | 1
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1
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#14 / 51 | Chasity Chandler |
| Benet Place Senior Apartments |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Watertown (Sheridan Township) | 38
Facility
38
SD AVG
61 | Yes |
0
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0
SD AVG
40
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#148 / 158 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | -
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-
SD AVG
— | - |
| Good Samaritan Sioux Valley Community |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Watertown | -
Facility
-
SD AVG
61 | No |
65
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65
SD AVG
40
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#25 / 158 | Private Rooms | -
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The Village of Harmony Hill offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services that lead to a vibrant residential lifestyle focused on receiving world-class hospitality. The retirement home promotes a youthful and energetic atmosphere that promotes a lifestyle that strives for holistic wellness. At the senior living home, seniors can continue enjoying and fulfilling their interests and needs.
The Village aims to build a habit of working towards the wellness of its residents in a positive and friendly spirit. The upscale home’s accommodations offer opportunities and inspiration that promote a continuum of growth found in scenic outdoor spaces, an ecumenical chapel, and an exquisite dining area. These include weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, delicious and nutritious meals daily, and specialized programs performed by in-house caregivers.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Fitness and Recreation
Jenkin’s Living Center is a skilled nursing facility that boosts the recovery experience of its residents through a professional and patient care approach. The health and rehab center strives to work everyday with quality service to its residents so that residents maintain a level of independence and individuality. Residents of Jenkin’s receive full support that helps nourish their holistic needs in a charming and convenient environment.
Nursing home services are supported by state-of-the-art technologies that help speed the recovery journey. These include individualized care plans, medication management, specialized therapy programs, restaurant-style dining, social activities, scheduled transportation, and 24-hour skilled nursing care.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Edgewood Senior Living is the ideal place for residents to experience an active lifestyle where seniors can fulfill independence and support in Watertown. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, and memory care living, the continuing care community understands the importance of happiness and serenity, ensuring that every resident receives only the best care. Edgewood Watertown is the home where seniors thrive and get back on their feet quickly and independently.
Community features include essential services like transportation, housekeeping, interior and exterior maintenance, and ADLs; specialized programs include LSVT Big and Loud, Parkinson’s Care Program, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery, Rocky Steady Boxing, and the CaringEdge therapy program.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Settled in the serene area of Watertown, SD, Meadow Lake Assisted Living is an encouraging senior living community, offering excellent assisted living services. The community provides each resident with a supportive and caring environment with access to various services, including assistance with daily living activities and other supportive services they may need. Dedicated to ensuring residents are comfortable and provided with the care they need, the community carefully curates personalized care plans for each resident based on their specific needs and preferences.
With a focus on promoting independence and well-being, the community also offers plenty of opportunities for life enrichment through its wide array of stimulating and engaging activities, combined with various amenities. A range of conveniences, such as transportation to and from doctor’s appointments, housekeeping, and laundry services are offered for residents’ enjoyment. Here, residents are provided with all the tools and resources they need to thrive and maintain their independence.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Good Samaritan Sioux Valley Community near Watertown is a luxury senior living community. They provide comprehensive care focusing on assisted living levels of care with independent living and memory care. Many families have trusted the quality service the community has continuously provided for many seniors over the years. As a Good Samaritan Society, seniors can expect a worry-free lifestyle during their stay.
The Good Samaritan’s all-inclusive services and amenities include home-cooked meals, maintenance-free living, and housekeeping; social activities include gatherings at the community room, dining room, or chapel; wellness programs, religious services, an emergency response system, and housekeeping services are also offered.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overlooking the spectacular views of Watertown, SD, Benet Place Senior Apartments is a serene senior living community, offering a peaceful and nurturing environment for independent living. Here, residents are guaranteed a care-free, zero-maintenance living with lawn care, gardening, maintenance, and snow removal handled by the community’s attentive maintenance team. The community features 38 beautifully designed apartments that offer residents utmost comfort and a peaceful space for relaxation or inviting friends and family over.
The community also makes room for vibrant and engaging activities, including daily exercise classes, social activities, arts & crafts classes and more. Hearty meals and nourishing snacks are also offered to make sure residents are always full and happy. Convenient services, such as housekeeping, lawn care, and snow removal are also available to make residents’ living experience more comfortable and carefree.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 38
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Watertown, SD
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 6 independent living communities in Watertown, SD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Watertown, SD?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Watertown, SD, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Watertown, SD?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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