Avera @ Home
Yankton, SD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 437006)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 668-8327 · 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 4-star patient survey rating. These figures 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 50 ZIP codes from its Yankton, South Dakota office.
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified, with CCN 437006, certified since 1968, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records.
About this agency
Avera @ Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Yankton, South Dakota, certified since January 1, 1968. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider 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 services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Avera @ Home holds an overall quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Dakota state average of 3.5 stars. The agency also received a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.
CMS data further show that 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 92.20% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
Avera @ Home's service area, as recorded in CMS data, spans 50 ZIP codes, indicating a broad coverage area extending from its Yankton office. The CCN associated with this agency is 437006.
All quality ratings, survey results, and outcome measures referenced here come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates. Individuals seeking the most current figures or additional details should consult the Care Compare website directly or contact the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 437006), certified since 1968, so covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for Medicare payment.
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?
Avera @ Home has a 4-star overall CMS quality rating, above the South Dakota state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5 in CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Avera @ Home's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/437006?state=SD.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, Avera @ Home serves 50 ZIP codes from its Yankton, South Dakota location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (605) 668-8327 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The CMS data provided covers Medicare-certified home health services like nursing and therapy; for questions about non-medical home care distinctions, contact the agency at (605) 668-8327.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Avera @ Home has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1968.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Avera @ Home is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (605) 668-8327 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Avera @ Home at (605) 668-8327 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/01/1968. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.