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Faulkton Area Medical Center

Explore care at Faulkton Area Medical Center in Faulkton, SD, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

92%

Patient Experience Rating

19% higher than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

4 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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91%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

16% higher than the national average

92%

Would definitely recommend

19% higher than the national average

Faulkton Area Medical Center

National Average

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%58%54%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%83%71%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%93%82%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%76%88%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%84%65%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%90%82%

Faulkton Area Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%87%67%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%89%77%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Been trying for 4 days to get my husbands appointment scheduled. They have not been in the office for days. Her dope husband always answers the phone and says a call back. We’re not at the computer right now. You can’t be at the computer. If you’re not in the office she’s a joke.

Aggrevated Apr 04 2025

Review for Dr. Westbrook

I appreciate the excellent results I have experienced. Dr. Gundewar was polite, informative, and calm while explaining treatment & medication. Staff was thorough but put me at ease.

CMcIntyre Oct 30 2024

Review for Dr. Gundewar

Like the previous reviews, Dr Singaram listened and you could tell he really listened. He has given answers, not just give more medicine at the problem and say good luck. I’m still have gastric problems, but getting better. His answer made sense. His staff was very nice and helpful. As title says,...

Chad Gawarecki Nov 28 2023

Review for Dr. Singaram

If I was able to just see him it would have been fine. His PA was ridiculous with how she treated me. I questioned her opinion of what was going on. He came in and in layman’s terms said what I was thinking it was too. Later she charted her opinion and he “signed off” on it. Went to Sioux Falls...

Nov 10 2023

Review for Dr. Miller

I can not believe this woman still has her license, hopefully one day it’s all gonna catch up with her and she will no longer be able to practice. I know from my experience with her she is only in it for the money!!!

Ness Jun 23 2023

Review for Dr. Westbrook

Location

Faulkton Area Medical Center

1300 Oak St, Faulkton SD 57438

CallDirections

(605) 598-6262

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Faulkton Area Medical Center located?

Faulkton Area Medical Center is located at 1300 Oak St, Faulkton, SD 57438. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Faulkton Area Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Faulkton Area Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Faulkton Area Medical Center highly rated with patients?

91% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Faulkton Area Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 4 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Faulkton Area Medical Center?

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How does Faulkton Area Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1300 Oak St

Faulkton, SD 57438

Directions

(605) 598-6262