Monument Health Spearfish Hospital

Owned by Monument Health Inc
Spearfish, SD • Hospital ID 430048

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
2h
This is 6m longer than the SD average
Ranked #36 of 51 SD hospitals for speed
Faster than 29% of SD hospitals
Patient safety record
25.6 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
0.9 complications per 1,000 procedures
87 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
More readmissions+5% Average complications0% Better patient experience0%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

40
Out of 100 (compared to other SD hospitals)
Average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of SD hospitals
Average
Middle third of SD hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of SD hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

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Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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