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South Dakota · Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Sioux Falls VA Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Sioux Falls VA Medical Center ranks #278 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 12%
- national star rank
- #278 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.
2501 West 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57117 · Minnehaha County · (605) 336-3230
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Sioux Falls VA Medical Center ranks #278 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a top-quartile CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark.
- Top 12%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #278 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 10 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 5-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
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 Sioux Falls VA Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
Sioux Falls VA Medical Center vs. South Dakota and the nation
- Sioux Falls VA Medical Center
Sioux Falls VA Medical Center
5 stars
- South Dakota avg
South Dakota state average
3.9 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, Sioux Falls VA Medical Center rates above the South Dakota average of 3.9 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Ownership
Veterans Health Administration
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 100.0%
5 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Sioux Falls VA Medical Center
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 5 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.28 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.2 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.29 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.17 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.61 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 3.15 | Same as National |
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 | 5 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 5 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 5 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 5 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 5 |
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 | 17.4 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -55.3 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -31.3 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.6 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 3.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Sioux Falls VA Medical Center outside South Dakota, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside SD (5/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside SD (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in South Dakota
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5/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sioux Falls VA Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Sioux Falls VA Medical Center ranks #278 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 Sioux Falls VA Medical Center?
Sioux Falls VA Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Sioux Falls VA Medical Center perform on quality measures?
2 of 10 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Sioux Falls VA Medical Center; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Sioux Falls VA Medical Center?
Sioux Falls VA Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 4 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Sioux Falls VA Medical Center?
Sioux Falls VA Medical Center 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 Sioux Falls VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Sioux Falls VA Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Sioux Falls VA Medical Center?
Sioux Falls VA Medical Center is a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility with Veterans Health Administration ownership, located in Sioux Falls, SD.