Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.6% | 321 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.1% | 43 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.8% | 334 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.7% | 498 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.5% | 160 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.4% | 432 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.2% | 2,254 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.03% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center a Good Hospital?
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center has a trust score of 71/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Sioux Falls
#4
Rank in city
6
Hospitals
71 vs 66
Score vs city avg
4.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center a good hospital?
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center is an acute care hospital in Sioux Falls, SD with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 71/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center located?
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center is located at 1325 S Cliff Ave Post Office Box 5045, Sioux Falls, SD 57117. Phone: (605) 322-8000.
What is the star rating for Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center?
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Minnehaha
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 430016