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Address
4500 W 69TH ST
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteavera.org
Facilities & services
53
total beds
3
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 52 min of 258 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 3,255 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.20 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
89% rated 9 or 10 of 10
89%
Would recommend
91% would definitely recommend
91%
Nurse communication
88% said nurses always communicated well
88%
Doctor communication
85% said doctors always communicated well
85%
Cleanliness
84% said the room was always clean
84%
Quietness at night
70% said the area was always quiet at night
70%
Clinicians on staff
167
total clinicians
3
ER physicians
By specialty
Anesthesiology 21
Internal medicine 18
Radiology 17
Cardiology 10
Pulmonology 9
Interventional cardiology 6
Neurology 2
Interventional radiology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota?

Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (605) 977-7000 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 Sioux Falls.

Is Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota 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 Heart Hospital of South Dakota, call (605) 977-7000.

Where is Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota located?

Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota is located at 4500 W 69Th St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57108. Phone: (605) 977-7000.