Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital

Our critical access hospital in the seat of Kingsbury County has a rich history dating back more than a century. The first hospital in De Smet was known as Dr. Bostrom’s Hospital and was located in a residence. In 2008, the hospital — owned by the City of De Smet and governed by a local board — entered into an agreement with Avera Health. In 2017, Avera De Smet Memorial underwent a renovation that transformed the space into its current leading facility.

• Parking for emergency services is located near the emergency entrance on the southwest side of the building. All other patients and visitors may park in the main front parking lot next to the building on North 3rd Street.
• All non-emergency patients and visitors are welcome to enter through the main entrance on the north side of the building and check in with reception.
• Most general care areas welcome visitors during the day. Visiting hours are 11 AM to 8:30 PM. Please keep in mind that doors to the facility lock after 5 PM for security purposes.
• We recommend no more than two visitors at a time. Minors and dependent adults must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• We may restrict visitors, temporarily close and adjust hours to protect the safety of patients and staff.
• Learn about your patient rights, responsibilities and role in safe health care.
• If you have concerns or a complaint about your care:
  • Contact the department or clinic manager.
  • For written concerns or complaints, contact the hospital’s main phone number and ask to speak to the risk management department
  • Should you have a concern that is unresolved, you have the right to contact the South Dakota Department of Health at 600 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501 or at 605-773-3361

Right inside our facility, you have access to a wide range of laboratory services that contribute to accurate diagnoses of medical conditions. Expert specialists conduct safe and reliable lab testing, helping you and your provider get the results you need to start an effective and personalized treatment plan.

This location offers Avera Lab Direct Access Testing, which lets you quickly and confidentially order a variety of tests without a doctor’s order. These tests help you monitor ongoing risks — such as complete blood count, glucose, lipids or hemoglobin — but shouldn’t be a replacement for the personalized care of your primary care provider.

Location: Main floor of the hospital. Stop at the front desk for directions to your appointment.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

We offer innovative imaging technology, including CT, ultrasound and echocardiogram on site, as well as digital mammography available via mobile unit. Experts conduct comfortable and quick imaging, so you receive an accurate diagnosis which will determine the right treatment for your health.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital offers digital mammograms, an important health screening for women ages 40 and older. Mammography is available via a mobile unit. Request an appointment at this location or call 605-854-6100.

Services focus on intravenous (IV) infusions of medication and treatments for conditions including:

• Blood transfusions and plasma exchange
• Dehydration treatment
• Electrolyte replacement therapies
• Infectious diseases, including COVID-19, using antibiotics and other medications
• Rabies injections and treatment
• Services for OB patients as ordered by their provider
• Treatment for various autoimmune disorders in specialty areas including gastrointestinal (GI), rheumatology, nephrology and neurology

For an appointment to see a visiting physician, call 605-854-6100. Outreach specialty services include cardiology, podiatry, wound care and OB/GYN.

Cardiac rehabilitation treatment sessions help improve the quality of life for those diagnosed with conditions affecting cardiac health. The care team evaluates and instructs patients on physical activity, nutrition, stress management and medication education, along with meeting other educational needs for patients.

This hospital is a swing bed provider under federal regulations, meaning that it can use hospital beds, as needed, to provide either acute or skilled nursing facility care. Post-hospital extended care services provided in a swing bed hospital are allowed coverage under Medicare Part A. This allows a patient to continue receiving services in the hospital even though acute care is no longer required.