According to new ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the best hospitals in the state include government hospitals—i.e., VA care at Sioux Falls and Sturgis: Five hospitals received top 5-star marks in 2026, up from three last year. The top grades went to Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, Avera St. Benedict in Parkston, Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls and the Veterans Affairs hospitals in Sioux Falls and …