Rapid City, SD (Aug. 13, 2025) – Monument Health proudly announces continued improvements to their CMS Hospital Quality Star Rating, reaffirming its unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional, quality health care. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Rapid City Hospital has again elevated its rating to a 4-star rating. Combined with the recently announced Leapfrog A-safety grade, Rapid City Hospital continues to demonstrate measurable upgrades in patient care quality and safety.
“Monument Health physicians, nurses and caregivers continue to make a dedicated commitment to providing high-quality, safe patient care,” said Jill Tice, Vice President of Quality, Safety and Risk Management. “I am proud of the progress we have made and know we will continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of patient care.”
According to CMS, the overall star rating is based on how well a hospital performs across different areas of quality, including treatment of conditions such as heart attacks and pneumonia, readmission rates and safety of care.
In addition to CMS recognition, U.S. News & World Report also recognized Rapid City Hospital as a high-performing hospital in providing care for and treating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Heart Attack, Pacemaker procedures, Pneumonia and Prostate conditions.
Continued improvements in various areas have contributed to Rapid City Hospital’s enhanced ratings. For this reporting period, notable factors include a decrease in all-cause unplanned readmissions, a reduction in the 30-day mortality rate for CABG, Heart Failure, and Acute Ischemic Stroke patients, as well as a decreased length of stay for Heart Failure patients. The positive impact on patient surveys was primarily attributed to the responsiveness of hospital staff and the provision of appropriate discharge information.
Additionally, in 2023, the hospital achieved zero Central Line-Associated Bloodstream infections, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient safety. Additionally, there was a remarkable 66% reduction in colorectal surgical site infections (SSIs) from 2022 to 2023. Throughout 2023, Rapid City Hospital also maintained a very low C. difficile infection rate, further highlighting its dedication to providing high-quality care.
These improvements reflect Monument Health’s systematic approach to quality enhancement and patient safety protocols.
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About Monument Health
Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 5,000 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and 38 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.