Aseracare Hospice
Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 431516)
CMS process measure: 99.64 (state average 96.88 — above state average)
Serves: 87 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 338-2066 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Aseracare Hospice a 2-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 73% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 99.64, above the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
Aseracare Hospice serves 87 ZIP codes from its Sioux Falls, South Dakota office in Minnehaha County.
Yes, Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 431516, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area from its office in Minnehaha County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 2004 (CCN 431516).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 2 stars. In that same survey, 73% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 72% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of surveyed family caregivers and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at whether recommended care processes were delivered, Aseracare Hospice scored 99.64, which is above the South Dakota state average of 96.88. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 79.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Aseracare Hospice's service area covers 87 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Sioux Falls office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's publication schedule; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 431516) since July 30, 2004, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave Aseracare Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars, with 73% saying they would definitely recommend it and 72% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aseracare Hospice scored 99.64 on CMS's composite process measure, which is above the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aseracare Hospice serves 87 ZIP codes from its office in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 87 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aseracare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 2004.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients who have stopped seeking curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Aseracare Hospice at (605) 338-2066 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Aseracare Hospice directly at (605) 338-2066 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and its service area; you can also review CMS Care Compare data directly and speak with Aseracare Hospice at (605) 338-2066 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Aseracare Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/431516?state=SD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.