How many hospitals in South Dakota are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?

As of April 2026, 72.2% of the 18 CMS star-rated hospitals in South Dakota hold 4 or 5 stars (5 5-star, 8 4-star, 3 3-star, 2 2-star, 0 1-star). The mean rating is 3.89 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for South Dakota is 72.2 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.

How does South Dakota compare to the US average for hospital quality?

South Dakota scores 72.2 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.89 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 72.2% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. South Dakota ranks 3 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.

Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in South Dakota?

Every Medicare-registered hospital has its own page on the CMS Hospital Care Compare website showing its overall star rating and its mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely-care results. Search by hospital name or ZIP code at medicare.gov/care-compare, or use the interactive finder on this page to see how South Dakota compares before you choose.

Hospital Quality in South Dakota

Real CMS Hospital Care Compare star ratings for South Dakota, April 2026, across 18 rated hospitals — plus the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

How good are the hospitals in South Dakota, and how do they compare to the US average?

As of April 2026, 72.2% of the 18 CMS star-rated hospitals in South Dakota hold 4 or 5 stars (mean 3.89 stars), against 41.9% nationally. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 72.2/100 (US 55.1), ranking 3 of 49 states, per CMS Hospital Care Compare.

Source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information)·as of April 2026updated quarterly (last: 18 June 2026)

Gera US Hospital Quality IndexSouth Dakota 72.2 / 100Rank 3 of 49 states. The US average is 55.1. A transparent 0-100 summary of CMS star ratings adjusted for mortality and readmission outcomes.How this index is calculated

South Dakota CMS hospital star ratings, April 2026 (CMS, public domain)
Star rating	Hospitals	Share
5 stars	5	27.8%
4 stars	8	44.4%
3 stars	3	16.7%
2 stars	2	11.1%
1 star	0	0.0%
Total rated	18	100%

South Dakota vs the US average — April 2026
Measure	South Dakota	United States
Gera US Hospital Quality Index	72.2 / 100	55.1 / 100
Mean CMS star rating	3.89	3.21
4 or 5 stars	72.2%	41.9%
Rated hospitals	18	3,182

5-star hospitals in South Dakota

Examples shown are CMS 5-star acute care hospitals in South Dakota; this is not an exhaustive list and not a Gera endorsement.

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State

In South Dakota, of 18 CMS star-rated hospitals, 72.2% hold 4 or 5 stars (as of April 2026). It ranks 3 of 49 states on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index.

5-star

27.8%

5 hospitals

4-star

44.4%

8 hospitals

3-star

16.7%

3 hospitals

2-star

11.1%

2 hospitals

1-star

0.0%

0 hospitals

Gera US Hospital Quality Index

72.2 / 100

US average: 55.1

Mean CMS star rating

3.89

US mean: 3.21

vs US average

+17.1 pts

41.9% of US hospitals are 4-5 star

5-star hospital examples in South Dakota

Sanford Usd Medical Center — Sioux Falls, SD
Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota — Sioux Falls, SD

Ratings are CMS’s own official star ratings, not Gera ratings. The distribution covers CMS star-rated hospitals only; hospitals without a published overall star rating are excluded. A rating can be several months old — always check the latest detail on CMS Hospital Care Compare before deciding.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals in South Dakota are rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS?: As of April 2026, 72.2% of the 18 CMS star-rated hospitals in South Dakota hold 4 or 5 stars (5 5-star, 8 4-star, 3 3-star, 2 2-star, 0 1-star). The mean rating is 3.89 stars and the Gera US Hospital Quality Index for South Dakota is 72.2 out of 100. Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare.
How does South Dakota compare to the US average for hospital quality?: South Dakota scores 72.2 on the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, against the national figure of 55.1. Its mean CMS star rating is 3.89 versus the US mean of 3.21, and 72.2% of its rated hospitals are 4 or 5-star, compared with 41.9% nationally. South Dakota ranks 3 of 49 rated states. All figures are CMS’s own star ratings.
Where can I check the CMS rating of a specific hospital in South Dakota?: Every Medicare-registered hospital has its own page on the CMS Hospital Care Compare website showing its overall star rating and its mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely-care results. Search by hospital name or ZIP code at medicare.gov/care-compare, or use the interactive finder on this page to see how South Dakota compares before you choose.

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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).