Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - Cah
Owned by Sanford
Canton, SD • Hospital ID 431333
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 54m
This is 1m longer
than the SD average
Ranked #26 of 51 SD hospitals for speed
Faster than 49% of SD hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
14.3 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
Fewer readmissions-41%
|
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
64
Out of 100 (compared to other SD hospitals)
Good 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
Top third of SD hospitals
Average
Middle third of SD hospitals
Middle third of SD hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of SD hospitals
Bottom third of SD hospitals
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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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