Best Hospitals in Minnehaha County
Compare 6 hospitals in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
About 14.5% of Minnehaha County's population is aged 65+ (30,232 residents). The 65+ population has grown +14.2% since 2020. Median household income is $76,074. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
| Facility | Rating | City | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Usd Medical Center | 5 | Sioux Falls | Non-profit |
| Sioux Falls VA Medical Center | 5 | Sioux Falls | Other |
| Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center | 4 | Sioux Falls | Non-profit |
| Avera Dells Area Hospital - Cah | Not rated | Dell Rapids | Non-profit |
| Lifescape | Not rated | Sioux Falls | Non-profit |
| Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital | Not rated | Sioux Falls | For-profit |
Minnehaha County: residents 65+ over time
How are these ratings calculated?
The CMS five-star quality rating comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Read our plain-language explainer for hospitals to understand exactly what each star means — and what it does not.
Data as of June 20, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.