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 Community Memorial Hospital
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
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Quick answers about Community Memorial Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Community Memorial Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 8 min in the Community Memorial Hospital emergency room (the average across South Dakota hospitals is 1 hr 54 min). For tonight's wait, call (605) 775-2621. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Community Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number for Community Memorial Hospital is (605) 775-2621, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (605) 775-2621What is the address of Community Memorial Hospital?
Community Memorial Hospital is at 809 Jackson, Burke, SD 57523.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Community Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Community Memorial Hospital 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 Community Memorial Hospital spend a median of 2 hours 8 minutes there. That is 14 minutes longer than 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 Community Memorial Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 25 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
100% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 93% 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 | 5.2% | 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 Community Memorial Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 431309). 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 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 16 of 54 plans | SHPTRUE, SIMPLICITY | Shptrue |
| Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | 14 of 14 plans | BLUERX-ESSENTIALS | Bluerx-Essentials |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in South Dakota
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 Community Memorial Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Community Memorial Hospital is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in South Dakota: Avera Health Plans (20 of 30 plans), Sanford Health Plan (16 of 54 plans) and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (14 of 14 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 Community Memorial Hospital take Medicare?
Community Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 431309), 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 Community Memorial Hospital accept Avera Health Plans?
Community Memorial Hospital 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 Community Memorial Hospital accept Sanford Health Plan?
Community Memorial Hospital is in network for 16 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.
Does Community Memorial Hospital accept Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Community Memorial Hospital 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.
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
| 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. 318 patients. | 128 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 15 patients. | 312 min | 257 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 16 patients. | 122 min | 287 min |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 64 patients. | 84% | 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 Community Memorial Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 7.3mi Avera Rosebud Country Care Center Gregory, SD · 30 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 13mi Avera Gregory Healthcare Ctr DialysisGregory, SD
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024
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 Community Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Community Memorial Hospital Inc, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1945.
11 doctors and other clinicians list Community Memorial Hospital 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 Dec 2023 · Community Memorial Hospital Inc (EIN 46-0219795)
As filed with the IRS by Community Memorial Hospital Inc. 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 Community Memorial Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Gregory are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 17.
Mental health: Gregory is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 22.
Dental: Gregory is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 13.
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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