Avera @ Home
Pierre, SD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 431512)
CMS process measure: 96.88 (state average 96.88 — at state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 224-3218 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Avera @ Home a 4-star rating in the CMS survey, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.88 is at the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
Avera @ Home serves 27 ZIP codes from its Pierre, South Dakota office in Hughes County.
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified, with CCN 431512, certified since 1996; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Avera @ Home is a Medicare-certified hospice in Pierre, South Dakota, serving families in Hughes County and the surrounding area. It has been certified by Medicare since September 4, 1996, and its ownership is classified by CMS as 'Other'.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Avera @ Home an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completes recommended care processes, Avera @ Home scored 96.88, which is at the South Dakota state average of 96.88. CMS also reports that 82.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data set.
Avera @ Home's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 27 ZIP codes from its Pierre office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to the vintage of that public dataset. Where a measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 431512, certified since 09/04/1996), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Avera @ Home a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.88, which CMS reports as at the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Avera @ Home serves 27 ZIP codes from its Pierre, South Dakota location in Hughes County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type can be useful context, but CMS quality and survey scores are the more direct measure of patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Avera @ Home has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 1996.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is specifically for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is provided, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Avera @ Home at (605) 224-3218 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is delivered.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Avera @ Home directly at (605) 224-3218 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, staffing, service area, and how quickly care can begin; you can review Avera @ Home's published CMS figures and confirm any additional details by calling (605) 224-3218.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Avera @ Home directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/431512?state=SD to confirm current CMS ratings and information.
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.