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, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Lifescape
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
County: Minnehaha Directions Apple Maps Call (605) 444-9500
- 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 Lifescape
What is the phone number for Lifescape?
The main phone number for Lifescape is (605) 444-9500, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (605) 444-9500What is the address of Lifescape?
Lifescape is at 2501 W 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Lifescape. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
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 Lifescape. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Lifescape accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 433300). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 Lifescape accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Lifescape is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in South Dakota: 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 Lifescape take Medicare?
Lifescape is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 433300), 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 Lifescape accept Sanford Health Plan?
Lifescape 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 Lifescape accept Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Lifescape 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.
Care after a stay at Lifescape
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- <0.1mi Bethany Home Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD · 52 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
- 1.0mi Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor Sioux Falls, SD · 92 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
- 1.5mi Avantara Norton Sioux Falls, SD · 110 beds Not rated by Medicare (Special Focus Facility) Abuse citation (CMS) Special Focus Facility
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 1.2mi Sanford Health - Dialysis UnitSioux Falls, SD
- 1.2mi Sanford Usd Medical Ctr - HemodialysisSioux Falls, SD
- 4.3mi Avera Dialysis- Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 3.3mi Aveanna Home HealthSioux Falls, SD · 71% would recommend
- 4.4mi Avera @ HomeSioux Falls, SD · 85% would recommend
- 5.7mi Sanford Home HealthSioux Falls, SD · 85% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 3.3mi Avera @ HomeSioux Falls, SD · 92% would recommend
- 4.3mi Aseracare HospiceSioux Falls, SD · 73% would recommend
- 4.4mi St Croix HospiceSioux Falls, SD · 86% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Lifescape
6 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 2 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Sioux Falls, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Who owns Lifescape
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Childrens Care Hospital and School, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1947.
8 doctors and other clinicians list Lifescape 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 · Childrens Care Hospital & School (EIN 46-0233030)
As filed with the IRS by Childrens Care Hospital & School. 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 Lifescape
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Mental health: Parts of Minnehaha are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 17.
Dental: Parts of Minnehaha 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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