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 Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH
Viborg, SD 57070
County: Turner Directions Apple Maps Call (605) 326-5161
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Quick answers about Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH
How long is the ER wait at Pioneer 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 2 hr 1 min in the Pioneer 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) 326-5161. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH?
The main phone number for Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH is (605) 326-5161, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (605) 326-5161What is the address of Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH?
Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH is at 315 N Washington Ave Post Office Box 368, Viborg, SD 57070.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH have an emergency room?
Yes. Pioneer 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 Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH spend a median of 2 hours 1 minute there. That is 7 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 Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 431328). 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
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 Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH 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 Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH take Medicare?
Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 431328), 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 Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH accept Avera Health Plans?
Pioneer 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 Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH accept Sanford Health Plan?
Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH 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 Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH accept Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Pioneer 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.
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
Pioneer 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. 251 patients. | 121 min | 162 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 778 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 102 patients. | 95% | 78% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 19 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.
Care after a stay at Pioneer 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
- 0.1mi Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home Viborg, SD · 46 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Located in a hospital
- 7.4mi Sunset Manor Avera Health Irene, SD · 58 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars Abuse citation (CMS)
- 7.5mi Centerville Care and Rehab Center Centerville, SD · 42 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars Abuse citation (CMS)
Skilled nursing ratings and inspections at Nursing Homes In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH
6 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 5 specialties.
See all 6 cliniciansSize 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 Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1959.
15 doctors and other clinicians list Pioneer 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 Dec 2023 · Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services (EIN 46-0260288)
As filed with the IRS by Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services. 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 Pioneer Memorial Hospital - CAH
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Mental health: Parts of Turner are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 17.
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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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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