CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH
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Quick answers about Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH
How long is the ER wait at Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 58 min in the Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH emergency room (the average across South Dakota hospitals is 1 hr 54 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (605) 724-2159. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH?
The main phone number for Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH is (605) 724-2159, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (605) 724-2159What is the address of Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH?
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH is at 708 8th St, Armour, SD 57313.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH have an emergency room?
Yes. Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH spend a median of 1 hour 58 minutes there. That is about the same as the average across South Dakota hospitals (1 hour 54 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 36 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
84% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. CMS gives a star rating only to hospitals with at least 100 completed surveys, so this hospital has answer percentages but no stars. These results come from fewer than 100 completed surveys, so CMS advises using them with caution. About the data.
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.9% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted). Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 431305). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in South Dakota that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Health Plans | 20 of 30 plans | CONNECTPLUS | Connectplus |
| Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | 14 of 14 plans | BLUERX-ESSENTIALS | Bluerx-Essentials |
| Sanford Health Plan | 8 of 54 plans | SIMPLICITY | Simplicity |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in South Dakota
Plans that include this hospital: Wellmark Bronze HDHP EPO HSA Qualified, Wellmark Bronze Traditional EPO, Wellmark Gold Traditional EPO, Wellmark Silver Traditional EPO, Wellmark Standard Bronze EPO, Wellmark Standard Gold EPO Compare plans
Adults in South Dakota qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which South Dakota Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in South Dakota: Avera Health Plans (20 of 30 plans), Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (14 of 14 plans) and Sanford Health Plan (8 of 54 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH take Medicare?
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 431305), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH accept Avera Health Plans?
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH is in network for 20 of 30 plans that Avera Health Plans sells on the South Dakota Marketplace in 2027, according to Avera Health Plans's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Avera Health Plans plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH accept Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH is in network for 14 of 14 plans that Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield sells on the South Dakota Marketplace in 2027, according to Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH accept Sanford Health Plan?
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH is in network for 8 of 54 plans that Sanford Health Plan sells on the South Dakota Marketplace in 2027, according to Sanford Health Plan's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Sanford Health Plan plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 252 patients. | 118 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 20 patients. | 162 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 430 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 104 patients. | 66% | 78% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Care after a stay at Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 15mi Lake Andes Senior Living Lake Andes, SD · 43 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars
- 17mi Good Samaritan Society - Wagner Wagner, SD · 50 beds Not rated by Medicare
- 19mi Avera Bormann Manor Parkston, SD · 50 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 21mi Avera Dialysis - WagnerWagner, SD
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH
13 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 4 specialties.
See all 13 cliniciansSize and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending May 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare South Dakota hospital finances.
Who owns Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Douglas County Memorial Hospital, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1987.
25 doctors and other clinicians list Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending May 2023 · Douglas County Memorial Hospital (EIN 46-0400557)
As filed with the IRS by Douglas County Memorial Hospital. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CAH
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Douglas is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 12.
Mental health: Douglas is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Douglas is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 10.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in South Dakota earn a median $78,060 a year. Healthcare salaries in South Dakota.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. South Dakota shortage areas
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Healthcare pay in South Dakota
Registered nurses across South Dakota (all employers) earned a median of $78,060 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in South DakotaNurse Practitioner salary in South DakotaRespiratory Therapist salary in South DakotaHealthcare salaries in South Dakota
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