Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is a medical facility located in Yankton, SD. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
1% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Spinal Fusion
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Carotid Procedures
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Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Mar 28 2024
Review for Dr. Fanta
Dr. Nicholas is kind, compassionate, thorough and attentive. She truly cares for her patients and their overall well being.
Andrea Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Nicholas
He seemed genuinely concerned about me and took the time to explain my X-rays and answer my questions . Very kind!
Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Adler
Dr. Wingate took the time to explain all of my treatment options along with risks and benefits and never made me feel rushed. Great guy to work with.
Mar 27 2024
Review for Dr. Wingate
I was treated very well and felt very comfortable after exam and experience.
Catherine De Giorgio Mar 26 2024
Review for Dr. Likness
Location
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Avera Sacred Heart Hospital located?
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is located at 501 Summit St, Yankton, SD 57078. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Avera Sacred Heart Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is Avera Sacred Heart Hospital highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Avera Sacred Heart Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Avera Sacred Heart Hospital profile..
How does Avera Sacred Heart Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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She knew I needed immediate attention, and I got it all in a matter of 2 hours.