Avera @ Home
Milbank, SD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 437053)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 432-3259 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera @ Home holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the South Dakota state average of 3.5. Its patient survey star rating is not listed in the available data, so that measure should be considered not yet rated.
Avera @ Home offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 13 ZIP codes from its Milbank, South Dakota office.
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 437053, certified since 1994), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No further benefit details are available beyond this certification fact.
About this agency
Avera @ Home is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Milbank, South Dakota, serving 13 ZIP codes from its local office. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 1994 (CCN 437053).
Services offered include 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 a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is at the South Dakota state average of 3.5. The agency's patient survey star rating is not currently listed in the available data, so it should be treated as not yet rated on that measure; consumers can verify the latest patient survey results directly on Medicare Care Compare.
On CMS timeliness measures, Avera @ Home reports that 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner. On the walking/moving-around improvement measure, 89.60% of patients showed improvement, according to the same CMS data set.
These figures reflect a snapshot of CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website for the most current figures before making decisions about home health services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 437053), certified since 09/09/1994, so eligible home health services are covered by Medicare 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 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the South Dakota state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data, so contact the agency at (605) 432-3259 and check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Avera @ Home's official quality data on Medicare Care Compare at the provided CMS link.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Avera @ Home serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Milbank, South Dakota.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staffing, and scheduling by contacting the agency directly at (605) 432-3259, as this information is not included in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Avera @ Home provides, includes skilled services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this CMS listing.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Avera @ Home has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 1994.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Avera @ Home is a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (605) 432-3259 to discuss payment and coverage options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Avera @ Home at (605) 432-3259 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/09/1994. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.