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Address
401 9TH AVENUE NW POST OFFICE BOX 1210
Watertown, SD 57201
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteprairielakes.com
Facilities & services
81
total beds
7
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Shock / traumaICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath lab
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisAlcohol & 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 337 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
1 hr 48 min of 18 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 13,214 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
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
1.04 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
69% rated 9 or 10 of 10
69%
Would recommend
59% would definitely recommend
59%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
80%
Doctor communication
80% said doctors always communicated well
80%
Cleanliness
68% said the room was always clean
68%
Quietness at night
63% said the area was always quiet at night
63%
Clinicians on staff
156
total clinicians
10
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 12
Orthopedic surgery 8
General surgery 6
Radiology 3
Interventional cardiology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Critical care 1
Cardiology 1
Neurology 1
Pulmonology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, INC?

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, INC does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (605) 882-7000 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 Watertown.

Is Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, INC 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 Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, INC, call (605) 882-7000.

Where is Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, INC located?

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, INC is located at 401 9Th Avenue Nw Post Office Box 1210, Watertown, SD, 57201. Phone: (605) 882-7000.