A comprehensive guide to 58 maternity hospitals across South Dakota, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in South Dakota
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in South Dakota, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avera St Lukes | Aberdeen | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota | Sioux Falls | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 3 | Sanford Usd Medical Center | Sioux Falls | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Rapid City | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc | Watertown | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Avera Sacred Heart Hospital | Yankton | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Brookings Health System | Brookings | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center | Sioux Falls | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Avera St Mary’S Hospital | Pierre | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in South Dakota
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Sioux Falls
Rapid City
Aberdeen
Watertown
Brookings
Yankton
Pierre
Spearfish
Rosebud
Dakota Dunes
Pine Ridge
Madison
Faulkton
Gettysburg
Armour
Platte
Clear Lake
Eureka
Burke
Flandreau
Webster
Britton
Freeman
Martin
Wagner
Redfield
Scotland
Bowdle
Philip
Deadwood
Sturgis
Hot Springs
Custer
Wessington Springs
Mobridge
Milbank
Tyndall
Viborg
Chamberlain
Parkston
Dell Rapids
De Smet
Canton
Winner
Huron
Vermillion
Miller
Gregory
Sisseton
Mitchell
Eagle Butte
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in South Dakota
This is below the national average of 50%. Expectant parents in South Dakota may want to prioritize hospitals with this designation.
The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation recognizes hospitals that meet quality benchmarks for maternity care, including lower C-section rates for low-risk pregnancies and implementation of evidence-based birth practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hospitals for giving birth are in South Dakota?
There are 58 CMS-certified hospitals in South Dakota. Of these, 11 (19%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in South Dakota?
Based on CMS data, Avera St Lukes in Aberdeen has the highest overall rating (5/5) in South Dakota. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in South Dakota?
South Dakota has 11 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 58 total (19%). This is below the national average of 50%. Expectant parents in South Dakota may want to prioritize hospitals with this designation.
