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Hospitals in South Dakota

Our directory lists 67 hospitals in South Dakota, in 45 counties and 52 cities and towns. They include 39 critical access hospitals (58%), 17 acute care hospitals (25%) and 2 long-term care hospitals (3%). 56 report emergency services to Medicare. 18 have a CMS Overall Star Rating, averaging 3.9 stars. The median South Dakota hospital reports patients spending 112 minutes in the emergency department before leaving. Sioux Falls has the most listings of any city in the state, with 8.

67
hospitals listed
45
counties represented
18
with a CMS star rating
56
with an emergency room
Highest rated first

Featured hospitals in South Dakota

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Ordered by CMS Overall Star Rating, then by how complete the record is. Unrated hospitals report too few measures to CMS, which says nothing about their quality.

By type

Hospital types in South Dakota

By ownership

Who owns South Dakota hospitals

CMS 4 and 5 stars

Highest-rated hospitals

All 13
Emergency care

Hospital emergency rooms

All 56
Injury care

Trauma centers in South Dakota

All 11

Highest trauma level first. Designations from the HIFLD hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries; confirm current status with the state EMS office.

Cities

Cities with the most hospitals

Counties

Hospitals by county

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are there in South Dakota?

Our directory lists 67 hospitals in South Dakota, across 45 counties. It includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data plus a smaller number of hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.

Which hospitals in South Dakota have a 5-star rating?

5 hospitals in South Dakota currently hold the CMS 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, and 13 have 4 or 5 stars. Ratings combine mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely care measures. Many smaller hospitals report too few measures to be rated.

What is a critical access hospital in South Dakota?

South Dakota has 39 critical access hospitals. These are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds and around-the-clock emergency care, certified under a Medicare program that supports hospital care in rural areas.

Are there VA hospitals in South Dakota?

Yes. We list 2 VA medical centers in South Dakota. Veterans need to be enrolled in VA health care for routine care; in an emergency, any hospital emergency room must screen and stabilize you.

What should I do in a medical emergency in South Dakota?

Call 911. Hospital emergency departments must screen and stabilize every patient regardless of insurance or ability to pay, under the federal EMTALA law. For minor illness and injuries, an urgent care clinic is usually faster and cheaper.

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