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Avera @ Home

Mitchell, SD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 437041)

CMS quality rating: 4★ (state average 3.5★ — above state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 995-2268 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Avera @ Home holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the South Dakota average of 3.5 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.

Avera @ Home provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 46 ZIP codes from its Mitchell, South Dakota office.

Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified, with CCN 437041, certified since October 21, 1992, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed by CMS Care Compare data.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Avera @ Home Avera @ Home: 4★ 4★ SD average SD average: 3.5★ 3.5★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

Avera @ Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Mitchell, South Dakota, certified since October 21, 1992. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider under CMS records.

Avera @ Home offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 46 ZIP codes from its Mitchell, SD location.

Per the current CMS Care Compare data vintage, Avera @ Home holds a 4-star overall CMS quality star rating, which is above the South Dakota state average of 3.5 stars. In the CMS patient survey, the agency received a 5-star rating reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey program.

CMS quality measures reported for this agency show that 99.06% of care episodes began in a timely manner, and 91.78% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on CMS Care Compare data.

These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and represent a specific reporting period; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare or by contacting the agency, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 437041, certified since 10/21/1992), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.

What services does this agency offer?

Avera @ Home offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.

What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The agency has a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the South Dakota state average of 3.5 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review Avera @ Home's full quality and outcome data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/437041?state=SD.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

Avera @ Home serves 46 ZIP codes from its Mitchell, SD office, according to CMS data.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about staffing availability, specific service scheduling, and coordination with your physician; contact the agency at (605) 995-2268 for details not covered by CMS data.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

Avera @ Home has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 1992.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

Avera @ Home is registered as a non-profit organization according to CMS ownership records.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact Avera @ Home at (605) 995-2268 and consult Medicare Care Compare for coverage details.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can contact Avera @ Home at (605) 995-2268 to inquire about starting services.

What were the agency's timely care and walking improvement outcomes?

CMS Care Compare data shows 99.06% of care episodes started in a timely manner and 91.78% of patients improved in walking or moving around.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/21/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.