Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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% | 102 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 15.6% | 109 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16% | 130 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.7% | 54 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 476 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.87% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Avera Sacred Heart Hospital a Good Hospital?
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital has a trust score of 59/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Yankton, SD, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Yankton
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
59 vs 50
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avera Sacred Heart Hospital a good hospital?
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is an acute care hospital in Yankton, SD with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 59/100.
Where is Avera Sacred Heart Hospital located?
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is located at 501 Summit St, Yankton, SD 57078. Phone: (605) 668-8000.
What is the star rating for Avera Sacred Heart Hospital?
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Avera Sacred Heart Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 138 patients/yr | $43,287 | $17,042 | 61% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 56 patients/yr | $39,840 | $11,737 | 71% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 38 patients/yr | $33,934 | $14,399 | 58% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 32 patients/yr | $32,397 | $8,884 | 73% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 25 patients/yr | $58,077 | $17,896 | 69% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 22 patients/yr | $24,391 | $6,445 | 74% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $32,356 | $12,950 | 60% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 21 patients/yr | $21,335 | $7,852 | 63% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 20 patients/yr | $60,904 | $16,236 | 73% less |
HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC 20 patients/yr | $60,102 | $18,187 | 70% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Yankton
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 430012