Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Avera Queen of Peace
Mitchell, SD 57301
County: Davison Directions Apple Maps Call (605) 995-2000
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Quick answers about Avera Queen of Peace
How long is the ER wait at Avera Queen of Peace?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 44 min in the Avera Queen of Peace 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) 995-2000. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Avera Queen of Peace?
The main phone number for Avera Queen of Peace is (605) 995-2000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (605) 995-2000What is the address of Avera Queen of Peace?
Avera Queen of Peace is at 525 North Foster Street, Mitchell, SD 57301.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Avera Queen of Peace have an emergency room?
Yes. Avera Queen of Peace has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
What is Avera Queen of Peace's Medicare star rating?
Avera Queen of Peace has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings come from CMS quality and safety measures, not patient reviews.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Avera Queen of Peace spend a median of 1 hour 44 minutes there. That is 10 minutes shorter 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 Avera Queen of Peace. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 325 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Patients gave Avera Queen of Peace a 4-star patient experience rating out of 5. 66% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 70% 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. 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. |
|---|---|---|
| Heart failure patients | 12.1% | 11.1% |
| Pneumonia patients | 12.9% | 15.2% |
| Stroke patients | 12.4% | 11.9% |
| COPD patients | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 3.9% | 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.
Other complications
None of the other safety indicators CMS compares was statistically better or worse than national.
All 1 complication measures
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications after hip or knee replacement% of patients | 3.4 | 4.1 | Not compared |
"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 Avera Queen of Peace accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 431340). 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 | 30 of 30 plans | CONNECTPLUS, DIRECTCONNECT | Connectplus |
| 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
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 Avera Queen of Peace accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Avera Queen of Peace is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in South Dakota: Avera Health Plans (30 of 30 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 Avera Queen of Peace take Medicare?
Avera Queen of Peace is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 431340), 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 Avera Queen of Peace accept Avera Health Plans?
Avera Queen of Peace is in network for 30 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. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Avera Queen of Peace accept Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Avera Queen of Peace 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.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2023 – Jun 2025
On the 3 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Avera Queen of Peace was no different from the national rate or its expected level.
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 21.5% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 17.5% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| COPD (chronic lung disease) | 19.5% | 20% | Not compared |
| Hip or knee replacement | 5.3% | 5.8% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Avera Queen of Peace's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis: got all recommended early treatmentPatients with severe sepsis or septic shock who received every step of the recommended early care bundle. Higher is better. 97 patients. | 90% | 65% |
| Septic shock: full treatment within 3 hoursHigher is better. 28 patients. | 93% | 73% |
| Stroke: brain scan read within 45 minutes of ER arrivalPatients arriving with stroke symptoms whose head CT or MRI was interpreted within 45 minutes. Higher is better. 11 patients. | 55% | 69% |
| 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. 6,984 patients. | 104 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 318 patients. | 111 min | 257 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 382 patients. | 239 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 8,016 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 831 patients. | 90% | 78% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 447 patients. | 13% | 15% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 152 patients. | 100% | 93% |
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.
Maternity care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · reported by the hospital · Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Maternity measures are reported by hospitals that deliver babies. The U.S. figure is the median of the hospitals CMS reports, not a CMS verdict. About the data.
Care after a stay at Avera Queen of Peace
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.1mi Firesteel Healthcare Center Mitchell, SD · 125 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5 SFF candidate
- 2.0mi Avera Brady Health and Rehab Mitchell, SD · 84 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 22mi Avera Bormann Manor Parkston, SD · 50 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Avera Queen of Peace
81 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 18 specialties.
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Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 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 Avera Queen of Peace
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Avera Queen of Peace, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1908.
200 doctors and other clinicians list Avera Queen of Peace 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 Jun 2023 · Avera Queen of Peace (EIN 46-0224604)
As filed with the IRS by Avera Queen of Peace, which also files for 2 other hospitals listed here, so the figures cover more than this 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 Avera Queen of Peace
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Davison are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 14.
Mental health: Davison is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 19.
Dental: Parts of Davison are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
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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