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Address
305 S STATE ST POST OFFICE BOX 4450
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Church
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteavera.org
Facilities & services
109
total beds
10
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 58 min of 388 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
1 hr 39 min of 15 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 9,586 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
1.82 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
73% rated 9 or 10 of 10
73%
Would recommend
71% would definitely recommend
71%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
80%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
82%
Cleanliness
74% said the room was always clean
74%
Quietness at night
60% said the area was always quiet at night
60%
Clinicians on staff
248
total clinicians
4
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 29
Anesthesiology 14
Radiology 9
Orthopedic surgery 7
General surgery 6
Obstetrics / gynecology 6
Cardiology 3
Neurology 2
Pulmonology 2
Interventional cardiology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Avera St Lukes?

Avera St Lukes does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (605) 622-5000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Aberdeen.

Is Avera St Lukes open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Avera St Lukes, call (605) 622-5000.

Where is Avera St Lukes located?

Avera St Lukes is located at 305 S State St Post Office Box 4450, Aberdeen, SD, 57401. Phone: (605) 622-5000.