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Visit Yankton County
Address
501 SUMMIT ST
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteavera.org
Facilities & services
144
total beds
9
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath lab
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 54 min of 8,237 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 8 min of 302 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 10,374 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.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.95 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.78 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
74% rated 9 or 10 of 10
74%
Would recommend
72% would definitely recommend
72%
Nurse communication
81% said nurses always communicated well
81%
Doctor communication
81% said doctors always communicated well
81%
Cleanliness
78% said the room was always clean
78%
Quietness at night
68% said the area was always quiet at night
68%
Clinicians on staff
175
total clinicians
2
ER physicians
By specialty
Anesthesiology 13
Internal medicine 10
Orthopedic surgery 6
Radiology 6
Neurology 4
General surgery 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Cardiology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital?

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (605) 668-8000 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 Sacred Heart Hospital 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 Sacred Heart Hospital, call (605) 668-8000.

Where is Avera Sacred Heart Hospital located?

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is located at 501 Summit St, Yankton, SD, 57078. Phone: (605) 668-8000.