Top 5 hospitals in South Dakota by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avera Heart Hospital | Sioux Falls | |
| 2 | Avera St Benedict Health Center - CAH | Parkston | |
| 3 | Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | |
| 4 | Sioux Falls VA Medical Center | Sioux Falls | |
| 5 | VA Black Hills Healthcare System | Fort Meade |
How South Dakota hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 18 rated hospitals in South Dakota
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 43 other South Dakota hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.
Showing all 18 hospitals
| Hospital | CMS rating | ||
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| Avera Heart HospitalSioux Falls Acute care | |||
| Avera St Benedict Health Center - CAHParkston Critical Access | |||
| Sanford Usd Medical CenterSioux Falls Acute care | |||
| Sioux Falls VA Medical CenterSioux Falls VA | |||
| VA Black Hills Healthcare SystemFort Meade VA | |||
| Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux Falls Acute care | |||
| Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell Critical Access | |||
| Avera St LukesAberdeen Acute care | |||
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| Brookings HospitalBrookings Acute care | |||
| Community Memorial Hospital - Critical Access HospitalRedfield Critical Access | |||
| Coteau Des Prairies Health Care SystemSisseton Critical Access | |||
| Sanford Medical Center AberdeenAberdeen Acute care | |||
| Spearfish Regional HospitalSpearfish Acute care | |||
| Avera Sacred Heart HospitalYankton Acute care | |||
| Prairie Lakes HospitalWatertown Acute care | |||
| Rapid City Regional HospitalRapid City Acute care | |||
| Huron Regional Medical CenterHuron Critical Access | |||
| St Marys HospitalPierre Acute care | |||
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How South Dakota compares with its neighbors
Questions about South Dakota hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in South Dakota?
5 South Dakota hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Avera Heart Hospital (Sioux Falls), Avera St Benedict Health Center - CAH (Parkston), Sanford Usd Medical Center (Sioux Falls), Sioux Falls VA Medical Center (Sioux Falls), VA Black Hills Healthcare System (Fort Meade).
How does South Dakota rank for hospital quality?
South Dakota ranks #3 of 50 states. Its 18 rated hospitals average 3.89 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 72% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 11% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many South Dakota hospitals have a 1-star rating?
None. No rated South Dakota hospital has the lowest 1-star rating.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 43 other South Dakota hospitals in our directory have no rating, usually because they report too few measures. That is common for small rural, critical access and specialty hospitals. Every hospital still has its own page in the South Dakota hospital directory.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information, published October 2026. Each facility is counted once by its CMS Certification Number. Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data.
A star rating summarizes many measures and does not capture every service. Talk to your doctor about which hospital is right for your care. About the data. Not affiliated with CMS. For a medical emergency, call 911.