Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
Obstetrics and Gynecology • Watertown, SD • Since 1986
About
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (Watertown, SD) offers a full spectrum of medical services as a nonprofit healthcare organization. While the provided highlights cover general operations, the specific search term “Labor & Delivery | Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Watertown” points to maternal care services. Based on the organization’s profile: - Location: Headquarters in Watertown, SD, with multiple offices in the Watertown area. - Services: Medical, surgical, primary care, rehab & therapy, health programs, and community support. The page does not specify a dedicated Labor & Delivery unit, but as a general hospital/nonprofit with acute care capabilities, Prairie Lakes likely partners with or provides maternity-related services through its labor/delivery or obstetrics offerings, if available. - Contact: General inquiries: info@prairielakes.com; Phone: 605-882-7000. - Accessibility: 4 offices in the United States, primary campus at 401 9th Avenue NW, Watertown, SD 57201.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Address
401 9th Avenue NW, Watertown, SD 57201, US
Phone
605-886-8482
info@prairielakes.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 61% recommend (Healthgrades) (Not explicitly stated as a total, but based on patient experience metrics)
- US News & World Report: 87% recommend (US News) (N/A)
- Vivian Health: 4.7/5 stars (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Praise for specific OB/GYN physicians and nursing staff for professionalism and care
- Instances of supportive and friendly bedside manner from labor and delivery nurses
- Successful, positive birthing experiences reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding staff communication and responsiveness
- Reports of administrative errors, such as mismanaged requests for placenta retention
- Difficulty accessing the facility during active labor hours
- Lower patient experience scores compared to state and national averages in some metrics
"Thank you to Dr. Pray‐Dede and the nursing staff for delivering our baby girl. We were treated with great care and respect. ... Two nurses I would like to especially thank is Abby and Rachel. ... well Pray dede is one of the best OBs we've seen the knowledge and professionalism she has puts us at ease!"
— LocalityBiz Review"they asked me if i wanted to keep my placenta, i signed for it but never received it. ... there is no point in asking if i wanted it if they weren’t going to give it to me. please do better!"
— LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sanford, Prairie Lakes Healthcare announce combination - Sanford Health News — Oct 31, 2025
- Sanford, Prairie Lakes Healthcare announce combination - Sanford Health News — Oct 31, 2025
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare to merge with Sanford | Watertown Current — Oct 31, 2025
- Sanford Health, Prairie Lakes to merge | Healthcare Finance News — Nov 4, 2025
- Sanford Health combines with Watertown-based health system - SiouxFalls.Business — Oct 31, 2025
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