Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah in De Smet, SD
Also known as Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah
Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah is a critical access hospital in De Smet, Kingsbury 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 about 6 beds, according to OpenStreetMap.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
44.38633, -97.56166
Frequently asked questions
Where is Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah located?
Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah is at 306 Prairie Avenue SW Post Office Box 160, De Smet, SD 57231 in Kingsbury County.
Does Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah have an emergency room?
Yes. Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 120 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah?
Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah 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 Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah. 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 Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (605) 854-3329.
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