South Dakota Hospitals Face Mixed Ratings | Sioux Falls News

Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

South Dakota hospitals face mixed reviews in CMS’s latest star ratings—most hold their own, but two facilities, Avera St. Mary’s and Huron Regional, earned a disappointing 2 stars due to low patient recommendation rates. Meanwhile, five hospitals hit perfect 5-star marks, up from last year. Hospital leaders say the ratings are just one tool; they rely on deeper data to drive real improvements. Some, like Rapid City Hospital, show progress but slipped back to 3 stars this year. Huron Regional, despite its low score, embraced the feedback, launching changes like sepsis care teams to better…