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At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, we never underestimate the power of connection. In addition to innovative treatments, simply holding a hand can be a very powerful medicine. Over 600 staff members and 200 volunteers make our regional healthcare system one of the top rural health systems. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers a wide range of medical services for people who call northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota home.

Our team is here for urgent procedures like appendix removal and scheduled surgeries like joint replacement.
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Healthcare is a vital component of a community's quality of life. Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation exists to raise funds with which to support and advance the health services available to the Watertown area through Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate, and affordable healthcare services for people in the region.
Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. We provide care to a rural region around Watertown, SD; our neighbors, friends, and family.
At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, we're here to serve you before, during, and after your hospitalization or outpatient procedure. We are committed to providing you with the best possible healthcare, including convenient and reliable billing services. As an independent organization, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System accepts most insurances.
General and specialized surgeons in the region perform procedures and surgeries at Prairie Lakes Hospital and Mallard Pointe Surgical Center. Our surgery staff is trained to work with these surgeons and provide you with compassionate care. Support staff at Prairie Lakes can help you plan for your upcoming appointment, understand your insurance coverage as it relates to your surgery, and discuss with you the next steps following your surgery.
Available for individuals recovering from a cardiac event, like a heart attack. Services are provided in the lower level of the Medical Office Building on our main campus. Available for individuals who need to improve or regain the skills they require for completing their daily activities. Services are provided in the Specialty Clinic by appointment and to patients staying in the hospital or receiving home care.
Reviews (10)
Nancy Roethler
Nancy Roethler
Jan 18, 2022
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The food server was 10 pri.o patient. Opening my butter pat and kindness!!!!!!!
Sally Rhoades
Sally Rhoades
Nov 15, 2021
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Prairie Lake Hospital in Watertown SD is not following the covid rules but being very pushy and mean to people.
Many nurses and staff don't wear masks, they go into a covid patients room and when they come out they don't wash hands or use hand sanitizer., they then proceed to go into my family members room who is free of covid. If my family member contacts covid I blame it on them.
They have a fit because a few people are sitting in the doorway in this cold weather waiting for news. We all have masks on and are minding our own business out of the way of other people. The staff at the front desk
Tiffany Bindert
Tiffany Bindert
Jun 30, 2021
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We just left the ER here and it was a great. Our 2 year old was really sick and all the nurses were very sweet and talked her through things. Kevin Oliver was her doctor and he was very kind and helped while they swabbed her nose. Results took awhile but otherwise everything was clean and everyone was helpful and kind.
Kel W.
Kel W.
Mar 10, 2021
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Was turned away by the Er. Told that I couldnt afford a Er visit to get a coved test. They offered me a paper to waive costs.. If I had filled it out would have been a waste of my time because I make to much money.. Needless to say I went to the er with 5k cash in my pocket.. I have never been so humiliated in my life.. I will be contacting my attorney.
Melisa Karpinske
Melisa Karpinske
Oct 16, 2020
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You do not want to go to this emergency room! If at all possible go to Brookings instead. The nurses are okay, the doctors were last pick of the draft! There is only one good emergency room doctor so it's Russian Roulette. Good luck!
Rylee Pies
Rylee Pies
Sep 19, 2020
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I’ve gone in twice for severe pelvic pain. They’ve diagnosed me with; “a painful period” without asking if I was on my period or doing any sort of pelvic exam or to see if I was having any reproductive complications. The second time I went in they didn’t even check my vitals and just pumped me full of pain meds after listening to my lungs. Very disappointed with the quality of “care” I received.
Penny Schlagel
Penny Schlagel
Jan 09, 2020
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My elderly mother has been in and out of the hospital several times over the past few years, most times admitted through ER. I can't say enough about the hospital staff. They are kind, competent and willing to help in any way. I am especially thankful for Dr. Kindelspire for listening to my concerns and being willing to work with our family. Additionally, the hospital has the best food I've had in a hospital. You're in very good hands at Prairie Lakes.
Mr. Boomtastic
Mr. Boomtastic
Jun 29, 2019
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ER is AWFUL!! They were REALLY slow and we were the only ones there. I haven’t been there in years because the care was always bad. I went in recently and it was awful. I am done going there. I know why people say you will die there. They have no care for women. All these make ‘doctors’ want to start females with a pelvic exam no matter what the problem is. DISGUSTING
Brooke Huiras
Brooke Huiras
Jun 12, 2019
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Went here hoping for appropriate/empathetic care as I am a college student away from home. Staff seemed to not care that I wasn’t feeling well and proceeded to do their paperwork on the computer instead of tending to me. Staff also told me that they could do an influenza test but that it was very expensive and they wouldn’t suggest it since they thought it was just a cold. They provided no care for me and sent me home. They said nothing about hoping I feel better soon.. I’ve had friends tell me that the doctors and nurses just want to get me in and get me out for a pay check.
Andrew Byrd
Andrew Byrd
Dec 22, 2018
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They’re absolutely amazing had our first baby, Nurse Atlanta, And Nurse Teresa were outstanding so helpful, super nice, made it so easy for us as new parents, and took so much of the stress and worry away! Would highly recommend them for a raise! Will definitely be coming here for any more baby’s or issues we have Thank you so much!