Avera@Home Pipestone
Pipestone, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 247049)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (507) 825-6024 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera@Home Pipestone holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Minnesota state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. This data comes from CMS Care Compare.
Avera@Home Pipestone offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Pipestone, MN office.
Yes, Avera@Home Pipestone is Medicare-certified, with CCN 247049, certified since July 1968, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reported on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Avera@Home Pipestone is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Pipestone, Minnesota and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1968, and is operated under government ownership.
The agency 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.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, Avera@Home Pipestone holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. In the CMS patient survey, the agency received a rating of 4 stars. CMS data also reports that 98.36% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 89.03% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Avera@Home Pipestone's service area, as reflected in CMS data, extends to 22 ZIP codes from its Pipestone, MN office.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to review the current listing on Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Avera@Home Pipestone is Medicare-certified (CCN 247049), certified since July 1, 1968, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency 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?
Avera@Home Pipestone has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Avera@Home Pipestone's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 22 ZIP codes from its Pipestone, MN location, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and current quality metrics; contact the agency at (507) 825-6024 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical care such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-skilled assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services for this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Avera@Home Pipestone has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1968.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Avera@Home Pipestone is government-owned, according to CMS data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (507) 825-6024 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Avera@Home Pipestone at (507) 825-6024 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1968. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.