Platte Health Center in Platte, SD
Also known as Platte Health Center Avera, Platte Community Memorial Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Platte Health Center
Platte Health Center is a critical access hospital in Platte, Charles Mix 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 17 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD.
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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend87%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1084%
- Completed surveys43
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
43.38423, -98.83660
Frequently asked questions
Where is Platte Health Center located?
Platte Health Center is at 601 E 7th St Post Office Box 200, Platte, SD 57369 in Charles Mix County.
Does Platte Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Platte Health Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 128 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Platte Health Center?
Platte 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 Platte Health Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Platte 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 Platte Health Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (605) 337-3364.
Would patients recommend Platte Health Center?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (43 completed surveys), 87% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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