Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota
Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota is a medical facility located in Sioux Falls, SD. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
20% 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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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ (2024, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™
2024, 2022
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™
2023
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 Heart Hospital Of South Dakota
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
Karen Feb 16 2024
Review for Dr. Gordon
Dr. Gordon was very thorough, and took his time with me in the consultation and exam. I appreciated his genuine concern and approach to my condition.
Jan 16 2024
Review for Dr. Gordon
She's not really a good md she was mad because she got called in and just rushed me out the door
Jan 11 2021
Review for Dr. Mousseau
I had my aortic valve replaced by Dr. Feldhaus on 12-6-18. He explained the procedure in detail & answered all of my questions. I would (and have) recommended him to others. He has a very good "bedside manner" & I especially appreciated his daily visits in the hospital while I was recovering. He was...
Todd Boyd Dec 01 2020
Review for Dr. Feldhaus
Location
Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota located?
Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota is located at 4500 W 69th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota highly rated with patients?
86% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota score well in safety ratings?
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How do I get in at Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota?
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How does Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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My appointment went very well. found Dr Gordon to be knowledgeable, compassionate and caring with an excellent bedside manner.