West Winds Health Services, Inc
Faith, SD · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 437070)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 967-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Winds Health Services holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the South Dakota average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means CMS clinical quality measures are below average for the state, while patients who responded to surveys rated their experience very highly.
West Winds Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Faith, South Dakota.
Yes, West Winds Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 437070, certified since October 3, 1996, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification means the agency has met federal requirements to bill Medicare for covered home health services.
About this agency
West Winds Health Services, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Faith, South Dakota, serving 25 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1996, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
West Winds Health Services offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services to eligible patients.
According to CMS Care Compare data, West Winds Health Services holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, based on patient experience surveys collected through CMS.
CMS data also reports that 91.84% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral. Additionally, 62.19% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of their home health care, as measured by CMS outcome data.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic CMS updates. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare website directly for the most current ratings and details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, West Winds Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 437070) since October 3, 1996, 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, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
West Winds Health Services has a 1.5-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 has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score, based on CMS-collected patient experience surveys.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review West Winds Health Services' full record on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/437070?state=SD.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Faith, South Dakota.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, care scheduling, and how they address the areas reflected in their CMS quality measures; contact the agency at (605) 967-2000 for details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing, physical therapy, and aide services this agency provides, involves medical care ordered by a doctor, unlike non-medical home care which the data does not address for this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
West Winds Health Services has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1996.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
West Winds Health Services is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (605) 967-2000 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact West Winds Health Services at (605) 967-2000 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/03/1996. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.