Brookings Health System
Brookings, SD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 437030)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 696-7700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brookings Health System holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the South Dakota state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Brookings Health System offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 19 ZIP codes from its Brookings, South Dakota office.
Yes, Brookings Health System is Medicare-certified (CCN 437030), certified since August 21, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS records.
About this agency
Brookings Health System is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Brookings, South Dakota, certified since August 21, 1985. The agency is government-owned and provides a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Brookings Health System 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 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 96.14% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 83.87% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and reflect a specific reporting period; individuals should confirm the most current figures directly on Care Compare.
Brookings Health System serves a service area covering 19 ZIP codes from its Brookings, South Dakota location. This profile is based solely on CMS Care Compare data and does not include cost, staffing, or availability details, which are not published by CMS. Prospective patients and families should contact the agency directly or consult Care Compare for additional details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Brookings Health System is Medicare-certified (CCN 437030) since August 21, 1985, 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?
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?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/437030?state=SD.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Brookings Health System serves 19 ZIP codes from its Brookings, South Dakota location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact the agency at (605) 696-7700 to ask about specific services, scheduling, and staff qualifications, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this agency's Medicare-certified services listed here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 21, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Brookings Health System is a government-owned agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (605) 696-7700 for details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Brookings Health System at (605) 696-7700 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/21/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.