4 inpatient rehabilitation facilities in South Dakota report treating spinal cord injury. Facilities below are ranked by our composite score — CMS quality measures plus SCI patient volume.

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Volume and specialization matter more than proximity. A centre that treats spinal cord injury every week will usually serve you better than a general rehab closer to home. Before you choose, read how to choose a rehab facility — and see the common questions on CARF, Model Systems, and going out of state.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER

SIOUX FALLS, SD · Non-profit
46
★★★☆☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~27 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

AVERA MCKENNAN REHABILITATION UNIT

SIOUX FALLS, SD · Non-profit
44
★★☆☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~54 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

Showing 2 of 4 facilities in South Dakota that report treating SCI — the ones with meaningful SCI volume, accreditation, or Model System status. Search all 4 in the Rehab Finder →

Nearest high-volume SCI centers outside South Dakota

South Dakota has no high-volume spinal cord injury rehab program, so these are the closest specialized centers. Many people travel out of state for inpatient SCI rehab — ask your case manager what your insurance will cover.

IMMANUEL REHABILITATION INSTITUTE

OMAHA, NE · Non-profit
53
★★★☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~50 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
47
★★★☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~70 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
37
★★☆☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~135 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
56
★★★★☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~52 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL

MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Non-profit
53
★★★☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~100 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES

MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Non-profit
54
★★★☆☆
of 100
⭐ SCI Model SystemModerate SCI volume
~35 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

Nearby: Nebraska · North Dakota · Minnesota · Iowa · Kansas · All states

Scores are computed by SCI.help from CMS Care Compare (IRF Quality Reporting Program, public domain) across functional recovery, return to community and readmissions, and safety — blended with SCI patient volume, plus a bonus for SCI Model Systems and CARF Spinal Cord accreditation. Full methodology is on the Rehab Finder. This is an aid for comparison and advocacy — not medical advice, and not a government endorsement. Confirm details with the facility.

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