Avera @ Home
Pierre, SD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 437046)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 224-3218 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera @ Home holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the South Dakota average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Avera @ Home offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 18 ZIP codes from its Pierre, South Dakota office.
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified, with CCN 437046, certified since December 21, 1993, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Avera @ Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Pierre, South Dakota, certified since December 21, 1993. It is operated as a non-profit organization and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Avera @ Home holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Dakota state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS data also reports that 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 89.52% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS's published quality measures.
Avera @ Home serves a service area covering 18 ZIP codes from its Pierre, SD location. All ratings and quality measures referenced here come from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 437046) and has been since December 21, 1993, so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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, which is above the South Dakota state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Avera @ Home 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 current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/437046?state=SD.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Avera @ Home serves 18 ZIP codes from its Pierre, SD office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data does not cover this; contact the agency at (605) 224-3218 and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare for details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (605) 224-3218 for clarification on the services they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Avera @ Home has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 1993.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Avera @ Home is operated as a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (605) 224-3218 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Avera @ Home at (605) 224-3218 to begin the process of starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/21/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.