Avera @ Home
Aberdeen, SD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 431508)
CMS process measure: 99.59 (state average 96.88 — above state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 622-5200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera @ Home received a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers in the CMS survey, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.59 is above the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
Avera @ Home serves 45 ZIP codes from its Aberdeen, South Dakota office in Brown County.
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 431508, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Avera @ Home is a non-profit hospice based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, serving families in Brown County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who worked with Avera @ Home gave it a 5-star CAHPS rating. In the same survey, 95% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes — Avera @ Home scored 99.59, which is above the South Dakota state average of 96.88. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that 84.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
Avera @ Home's service area covers 45 ZIP codes from its Aberdeen office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or fee information is provided here beyond that.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 431508) since September 19, 1994, 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?
Family caregivers gave Avera @ Home a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.59, which is above the South Dakota state average of 96.88. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 84.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Avera @ Home serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Aberdeen, South Dakota, in Brown County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Avera @ Home is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient is generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; other medical care unrelated to the terminal diagnosis can often continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Avera @ Home at (605) 622-5200 to ask directly and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Avera @ Home at (605) 622-5200 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can ask Avera @ Home these questions directly at (605) 622-5200.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Avera @ Home (CCN 431508) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/431508?state=SD to confirm current ratings and details.
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.