South Dakota Hospitals Rated | Pierre News

South Dakota hospitals face a mixed review in CMS’s latest star ratings—five top-tier facilities shine with five stars, while two, including Avera St. Mary’s and Huron Regional, lag behind with just two stars. Though the ratings, based on historical data, offer a snapshot of patient safety and satisfaction, hospital leaders stress they’re just one metric among many. Systems like Monument Health are using the scores to drive real improvements—like enhancing sepsis care and expanding patient support—to climb the ladder. These ratings aren’t the whole story—they reflect ongoing efforts to deliver safer, better care across the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e45dec760af25349