Critical access hospital in Huron, SD
Huron Regional Medical Center
172 Fourth Street SE, Huron, SD 57350 · (605) 353-6200
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Huron Regional Medical Center at a glance
Huron Regional Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Huron, South Dakota (Beadle County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the South Dakota average of 3.9.
59% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 100 minutes in the ER, better than the South Dakota median of 114 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Beadle County
- CMS Certification Number
- 431335
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 | 2 | 1 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 62% | 77% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 59% | 76.3% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 112 | 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) | 100 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 60% | 63.2% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88% | 84.5% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 20.8% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 9.1% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.8% | 20% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Huron Regional Medical Center's rating?
Huron Regional Medical Center has 2 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 Huron Regional Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 100 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The South Dakota median is 114 minutes.
Does Huron Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Huron Regional Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Huron Regional Medical Center is at 172 Fourth Street SE, Huron, SD 57350. Phone: (605) 353-6200.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.