Avera Missouri River Health Center in Gettysburg, SD
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About Avera Missouri River Health Center
Avera Missouri River Health Center is a critical access hospital in Gettysburg, Potter 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. The nearest other listed hospital is Avera Gettysburg Hospital, about 8.2 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
45.06723, -99.79750
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Avera Missouri River Health Center located?
Avera Missouri River Health Center is at 606 East Garfield, Gettysburg, SD 57442 in Potter County.
Does Avera Missouri River Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Avera Missouri River Health Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 112 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Avera Missouri River Health Center?
Avera Missouri River Health 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 Avera Missouri River Health Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Avera Missouri River Health 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 Avera Missouri River Health Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (605) 765-2488.
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