Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
Aberdeen, SD · Brown County · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS 4 stars · April 2026
What is Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen's hospital quality rating?
As of April 2026, Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen in Aberdeen, SD holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 4 stars — the official rating published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI) is 86.4/100, in the "High performing" tier, derived from real CMS mortality, readmission, and HCAHPS data.
| CMS measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Star Rating | 4 stars (of 5) | CMS official composite quality rating |
| Gera US Hospital Quality Index | 86.4 / 100 | High performing tier — see methodology |
| Hospital type | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| Ownership | Voluntary non-profit - Private | |
| Emergency services | Yes | |
| Mortality measures better than national | 0 | Statistically better than US average rate |
| Mortality measures worse than national | 0 | Statistically worse than US average rate |
| Readmission measures better than national | 0 | Statistically better than US average rate |
| Readmission measures worse than national | 0 | Statistically worse than US average rate |
| HCAHPS patient-experience measures | 15 | Number of measures reported (max 15) |
CMS Facility ID (CCN): 430097. View the full profile on CMS Hospital Care Compare. Ratings can be several months old — always check the latest detail before making any healthcare decision.
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1 readmission measure better than national rate.
View Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota quality profile →Top 8 hospitals in South Dakota by Gera US Hospital Quality Index (April 2026)
- 1.Avera Heart Hospital Of South DakotaSioux Falls, SD100/1005 stars
- 2.Sanford Usd Medical CenterSioux Falls, SD100/1005 stars
- 3.Sioux Falls Va Medical CenterSioux Falls, SD95.5/1005 stars
- 4.Va Black Hills Healthcare SystemFort Meade, SD95.5/1005 stars
- 5.Avera St Benedict Health Center - CahParkston, SD90.9/1005 stars
- 6.Avera Queen Of PeaceMitchell, SD86.4/1004 stars
- 7.Brookings Health SystemBrookings, SD86.4/1004 stars
- 8.Sanford Medical Center AberdeenAberdeen, SD86.4/1004 stars
Rankings use the Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI), a transparent 0–100 score derived from CMS Overall Star Ratings, mortality outcomes, readmission outcomes, and HCAHPS coverage. See the full formula. Only hospitals with an official CMS star rating (4 or 5 stars) are listed. Check the latest data on CMS Hospital Care Compare before making any healthcare decision.
Other top-rated hospitals in South Dakota
- Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota(Sioux Falls)GUHQI 100 · 5 stars
- Sanford Usd Medical Center(Sioux Falls)GUHQI 100 · 5 stars
- Sioux Falls Va Medical Center(Sioux Falls)GUHQI 95.5 · 5 stars
- Va Black Hills Healthcare System(Fort Meade)GUHQI 95.5 · 5 stars
- Avera St Benedict Health Center - Cah(Parkston)GUHQI 90.9 · 5 stars
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen's CMS star rating?
- As of April 2026, Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen in Aberdeen, SD holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 4 stars — the official quality rating published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Hospital Care Compare.
- What is the Gera US Hospital Quality Index score for Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen?
- The Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI) for Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen is 86.4/100, placing it in the "High performing" tier. The GUHQI is a transparent composite of CMS star rating, mortality outcomes, readmission outcomes, and HCAHPS patient-experience coverage.
- How does Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen perform on mortality and readmission?
- Mortality and readmission comparison data for Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen is not separately reported in the CMS Hospital Care Compare April 2026 dataset.
- Is Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen a good hospital?
- Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen holds a CMS 4 stars — one of the highest ratings awarded by the U.S. government's official hospital comparison tool. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index of 86.4/100 (High performing) reflects strong performance on multiple CMS quality measures. Always consult CMS Hospital Care Compare and your own clinician before making any healthcare decision.
- What does the CMS star rating measure?
- The CMS Overall Star Rating is a 1–5 summary of hospital quality across five groups of measures: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care. CMS computes it via a latent-variable methodology, weighting mortality and readmission most heavily.
- When was this data last updated?
- This page reflects CMS Hospital Care Compare data as of April 2026. CMS updates the dataset periodically. Gera re-dates these pages whenever a new CMS release is available. The current GUHQI computation used the CMS API snapshot downloaded on 19 June 2026.
Preparing for care at Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen?
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen holds a CMS 4 stars and a Gera US Hospital Quality Index of 86.4/100 (High performing). A GeraClinic care navigator can help you interpret this data, prepare questions for your provider, and navigate your next step — with a clinician available online.
Contains public sector information published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.