Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center in Clear Lake, SD
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About Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Clear Lake, Deuel County, South Dakota. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 10 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Sanford Canby Medical Center, about 20 mi away.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
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Nearby hospitals
- Sanford Canby Medical Center112 St Olaf Avenue South, Canby, MN · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital20 mi
- Hendricks Community Hospital503 E Lincoln Street, Hendricks, MN · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital21 mi
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc401 9th Avenue NW Post Office Box 1210, Watertown, SD · Emergency roomAcute care hospital24 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center located?
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center is at 701 Third Avenue South, Clear Lake, SD 57226 in Deuel County.
Does Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 93 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center?
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the South Dakota trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (605) 874-2141.
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