Sanford Home Health
Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 437004)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 328-5900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanford Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the South Dakota state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Sanford Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 49 ZIP codes from its Sioux Falls, SD office.
Yes, Sanford Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 437004, certified since December 19, 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Sanford Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, certified since December 19, 1966. It operates under non-profit ownership and serves patients across 49 ZIP codes from its Sioux Falls office.
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sanford Home Health holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, above the South Dakota state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS survey process. Among CMS-reported performance measures, 98.97% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 90.39% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
These figures represent the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available for this agency and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency directly to confirm specific service availability, scheduling, and eligibility details, as this profile does not include cost, staffing, or availability information not published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Sanford Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 437004, certified since December 19, 1966), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
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?
Sanford Home Health has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above South Dakota's state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 5 stars.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/437004?state=SD.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 49 ZIP codes from its Sioux Falls, South Dakota office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
For details on specific policies, staffing, and scheduling, contact the agency directly at (605) 328-5900 and verify current data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This agency provides Medicare-certified home health services such as nursing and therapy; the data provided does not describe non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (605) 328-5900 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Sanford Home Health has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Sanford Home Health is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS Care Compare; contact the agency at (605) 328-5900 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Sanford Home Health at (605) 328-5900 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/19/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.