
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital - Yankton, SD
Cardiology • Yankton, SD
Ratings by platform
- CMS HCAHPS data: 4 out of 5 stars (438-458 surveys analyzed)
- Vivian Health: 4.0 out of 5 stars (3 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High patient recommendation rates (approx 74%)
- Strong nurse and doctor communication scores
- Good hospital cleanliness scores compared to national averages
- Effective discharge information provided to patients
Common complaints
- Communication about medicines
- Responsiveness of hospital staff
- Noise levels at night
- Concerns regarding perceived staff dismissiveness or lack of care
In patients' words
"Was treated so poorly when I went here a couple years ago. Had a stomach bug for over 24 hours on Christmas Eve night. Treated me like they did not believe..."
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