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South Dakota · Critical Access
Avera Queen of Peace
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Avera Queen of Peace ranks #460 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #460 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
525 North Foster Street, Mitchell, SD 57301 · Davison County · (605) 995-2000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Avera Queen of Peace ranks #460 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #460 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 15 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS published no overall star rating for this hospital in its May 2026 release; it is rated 4 of 5 as of August 2026.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Avera Queen of Peace sits among rated US hospitals
4 Higher than most higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Avera Queen of Peace vs. South Dakota and the nation
- Avera Queen of Peace
Avera Queen of Peace
4 stars
- South Dakota avg
South Dakota state average
3.9 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Avera Queen of Peace rates above the South Dakota average of 3.9 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Avera Queen of Peace
Mortality 5 measures
Safety of care 1 measure
Readmission 9 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.2 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.5 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | N/A | Not Available |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.5 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -32.4 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -27.7 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.6 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Number of cases too small |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
CMS maternal-care measures reported for this facility. The Hospital Compare maternal extract lists measure names and reporting windows; it does not publish numeric scores or sample sizes in the corpus we ingest, so those columns are omitted rather than filled with N/A.
| Measure |
|---|
| Cesarean Birth |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Avera Queen of Peace outside South Dakota, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside SD (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside SD (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in South Dakota
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in South Dakota.
One of 60 Medicare-certified hospitals in South Dakota, 6 are shown here.
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Avera Flandreau Hospital - Cah
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Avera Gregory Hospital
Gregory, SD
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Clinic
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Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota
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5/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Avera Queen of Peace compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Avera Queen of Peace ranks #460 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Avera Queen of Peace?
Avera Queen of Peace has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Avera Queen of Peace perform on quality measures?
2 of 15 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Avera Queen of Peace; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Avera Queen of Peace?
Avera Queen of Peace reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Avera Queen of Peace?
Avera Queen of Peace tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does Avera Queen of Peace have emergency services?
Yes, Avera Queen of Peace provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Avera Queen of Peace?
Avera Queen of Peace is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Mitchell, SD. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Avera Queen of Peace?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Avera Queen of Peace, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Avera Queen of Peace offer maternal health services?
Yes, Avera Queen of Peace reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.