

Fall River Health Services
Explore care at Fall River Health Services in Hot Springs, SD, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.
Patient Experience Rating
5% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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 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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Fall River Health Services
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Papendick
Dr. Papendick provided excellent care and explained everything perfectly. He showed great compassion and care. Overall wonderful experience!
Mar 29 2025
Review for Dr. Papendick
Dr Papendick is great surgeon and very likable person. He explains things very well and did an excellent job on my total knee replacement.
Mar 09 2025
Review for Dr. Papendick
The staff were very competent, and of course Dr papendict was there with his assuring smile and performed excellent.
Craig cottingham Feb 27 2025
Review for Dr. Papendick
Dr. Papendick is the most caring, sincere Orthopedic doctor. Both my husband & I completely trust him! He’s Excellent!
Maureen H Feb 27 2025
Review for Dr. Papendick
Location
Fall River Health Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fall River Health Services located?
Fall River Health Services is located at 1201 Highway 71 S, Hot Springs, SD 57747. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Fall River Health Services won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Fall River Health Services has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Fall River Health Services highly rated with patients?
68% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Fall River Health Services score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 4 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Fall River Health Services?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Fall River Health Services profile..
How does Fall River Health Services rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Papenick was very informative of the causes, restrictions and treatment options of my condition. Very little wait time to secure an appointment. Check in and appointment wait times were very satisfactory. Pleasant & helpful staff. Dr. Papendick took time to be thorough, listen with respect, and...