Prairie Lakes Hospital
Prairie Lakes Hospital is a medical facility located in Watertown, SD. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
4% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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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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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Prairie Lakes Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Baumgarten
The nurses were very kind and helpful. The PA I visited with was very kind. Also did a good job of explaining the dos and don’t with my shoulder replacement. Also suggested for another checkup in a year. Only because there was so much damage before the surgery. And make sure things are still going...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Hurd
He is such a great Dr. He fixed my shoulder with no problems at all. I would recommend him to family and friends.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Hurd
Location
Prairie Lakes Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Prairie Lakes Hospital located?
Prairie Lakes Hospital is located at 401 9th Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Prairie Lakes Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Prairie Lakes Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Prairie Lakes Hospital highly rated with patients?
61% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Prairie Lakes Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Prairie Lakes Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Prairie Lakes Hospital profile..
How does Prairie Lakes Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
He spent time explaining my options. He is very detailed. I never felt rushed. He has my full Trust in my Healthcare needs.