Prairie Lakes Hospital
Watertown, South Dakota 57201Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, not-for-profit 81-bed acute care hospital located in Watertown, South Dakota. Founded in 1920, it serves northeastern South Dakota and west central Minnesota, offering a comprehensive range of medical services including a Level IV Trauma Center, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, and various surgical specialties. The system is recognized for its patient safety and commitment to rural healthcare.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
24/7 Emergency Department, Level IV Trauma Center
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Prairie Lakes Hospital's current wait.

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