Prairie Lakes Home Health
Watertown, SD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 437019)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 882-7745 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Prairie Lakes Home Health holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the South Dakota average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. Patients rated their experience highly even though the overall quality star rating falls below the state average.
Prairie Lakes Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Watertown, South Dakota.
Yes, Prairie Lakes Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 437019, certified since July 31, 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be independently verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Prairie Lakes Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Watertown, South Dakota, certified since July 31, 1984. The agency is organized as a non-profit and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, Prairie Lakes Home Health serves 44 ZIP codes from its Watertown office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Prairie Lakes Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting strongly positive patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral. Additionally, 78.42% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, based on CMS Care Compare data.
These figures reflect a specific data vintage published by CMS Care Compare and may be updated periodically; consumers should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Prairie Lakes Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 437019, certified since 07/31/1984), 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?
Prairie Lakes Home Health has a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the South Dakota state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency earned a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score in the CMS Care Compare data.
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/437019?state=SD.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Prairie Lakes Home Health serves 44 ZIP codes from its Watertown, South Dakota location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by contacting the agency directly at (605) 882-7745 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 1984.
Who owns this agency \u2014 for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Prairie Lakes Home Health is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (605) 882-7745 for cost and payment details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Prairie Lakes Home Health at (605) 882-7745 to inquire about starting care.
What were the agency's timely care and walking improvement measures?
CMS data shows 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care and 78.42% showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/31/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.