Brookings Hospital | High Quality Healthcare
Hospital • Brookings, SD • Since 1907 • 1 hospital facility (Brookings Hospital) plus affiliated outreach/clinics locations
About
Brookings Health System is a nonprofit, city-owned health system based in Brookings, SD, established in 1907. It operates a network of facilities including Brookings Hospital (49 beds), The Neighborhoods at Brookview (79-bed skilled nursing), Brookhaven Estates (senior housing), Arlington Medical Center, White Medical Clinic, Volga Medical Clinic, and Yorkshire Eye Clinic & Optical. The system provides a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services—imaging, rehab and therapy, cardiopulmonary, laboratory, primary care, long- and short-term care, home health, ambulance, wound care, and extended care. It employs about 78 staff and serves as a private, nonprofit, city-owned facility with multiple offices across South Dakota (HQ at 300 22nd Ave, Brookings). For inquiries, contact info@brookinghospital.com or call (605) 696-9000.
Clinic Type
Hospital
Address
Brookings Hospital, Brookings Health System
Phone
Toll Free (866) 945-2146
jklinkhammer2@brookingshealth.org
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Desk staffed Mon-Fri 7:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.); 24 hours, 7 days a week for some services
Emergency Care
Yes
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does Brookings Hospital provide?
Acute care hospital with inpatient, outpatient, emergency medical specialty services; robotic da Vinci surgery and Mako robotic-arm procedures.
When was the hospital expanded and renovated?
Completed in 2017; added hospital, Medical Plaza, new entrance, and renovated spaces.
What are the hospital hours for the Main Hospital Front Desk (Southeast Entrance)?
Monday – Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
What are the hours for the 22nd Avenue Desk (West Entrance)?
Monday – Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Note: Desk is only staffed Monday - Friday, 7:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 83% patient experience rating (8% higher than the national average)
- U.S. News & World Report: 92% of patients willing to recommend the hospital
- Medicare Acute Care Hospital Survey: 80% willing to recommend; 84% nurse communication; 82% doctor communication
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction rates for doctors and nurses
- Compassionate and professional bedside manner
- Strong willingness to recommend the hospital to others
- Effective coordination of care between specialists and primary care teams
- Positive inpatient and surgical recovery experiences
Common complaints
- Some patients reported issues with the quietness of the hospital environment at night
- Some patients reported less than optimal communication regarding medicines and transitions of care
"This is the first hospital I've ever had where I felt like they were a part of my family, and they wanted me to be well."
— Brookings Health System Testimonial"They treated me like I was their only patient, kinda like a queen."
— Brookings Health System TestimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Two SD hospitals recognized among NRHA Top Rural and Community Hospitals | SDAHO — Mar 27, 2026
- Brookings Health Acquires New Dual-Function Radiography System - Midwest Medical Edition — Mar 25, 2026
- Ultrasound services expanded at hospital - Brookings Beacon — Mar 31, 2026
- Brookings Health launches new labor program - Brookings Beacon — Dec 3, 2025
- New Beginnings Birth Center Unveils TeamBirth Program for Labor and Delivery - Midwest Medical Edition — Dec 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Sanford Brookings Clinic is part of Sanford Health, a nonprofit integrated health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD. Sanford Health operates hospitals and clinics across several states, including locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond. The organization was founded in 1996 and employs thousands of staff, with a focus on delivering medical services through its network of facilities. Its Brookings presence ties into Sanford Health’s regional expansion in the Dakotas and nearby states. For Brookings-specific details (services, physicians, hours), contact the Brookings Clinic directly or check Sanford Health’s site for the Brookings location page.
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