Acute care hospital in Sioux Falls, SD
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota
4500 W 69th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 · (605) 977-7000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota at a glance
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota is a for-profit acute care hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Lincoln County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the South Dakota average of 3.9.
88% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 110 minutes in the ER, close to the South Dakota median of 114 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Lincoln County
- CMS Certification Number
- 430095
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 77% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 88% | 76.3% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 976 | 222 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 110 min | 114 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 77% | 84.5% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 10.9% | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.6% | 12% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 12.5% | 13.6% | 14.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.1% | 20.9% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 9.3% | 10.6% | 11.1% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.24 | 0.43 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota's rating?
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for South Dakota hospitals is 3.9 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 110 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The South Dakota median is 114 minutes.
Does Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota and how do I contact it?
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota is at 4500 W 69th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Phone: (605) 977-7000.
About this data
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