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Address
606 EAST GARFIELD
Gettysburg, SD 57442
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteavera.org
Facilities & services
7
total beds
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / trauma
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Medication disposal Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 58 min of 490 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 18 min of 21 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 629 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Clinicians on staff
21
total clinicians
By specialty
Orthopedic surgery 2
Radiology 2
General surgery 1
Anesthesiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Avera Missouri River Health Center?

Avera Missouri River Health Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (605) 765-2488 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 in South Dakota.

Is Avera Missouri River Health Center 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 Missouri River Health Center, call (605) 765-2488.

Where is Avera Missouri River Health Center located?

Avera Missouri River Health Center is located at 606 East Garfield, Gettysburg, SD, 57442. Phone: (605) 765-2488.