Avera @ Home
Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 431503)
CMS process measure: 99.63 (state average 96.88 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 322-7705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera @ Home holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 92% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.63 is above the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
Avera @ Home serves 57 ZIP codes from its Sioux Falls, South Dakota office in Minnehaha County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 431503, since 1988). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Avera @ Home is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving Minnehaha County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 1988, and is classified under an ownership type of "Other."
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Avera @ Home received a 5-star rating, with 92% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 88% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Avera @ Home scored 99.63, which is above the South Dakota state average of 96.88. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 91.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the published data.
Avera @ Home's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 57 ZIP codes from its Sioux Falls office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. This profile does not include cost information beyond that fact, and no staffing, facilities, or services beyond what CMS reports are described here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 431503), certified since December 29, 1988. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Avera @ Home received a 5-star rating, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Avera @ Home's composite process score is 99.63, which is above the South Dakota state average of 96.88, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Avera @ Home serves 57 ZIP codes from its Sioux Falls, South Dakota office in Minnehaha County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Avera @ Home's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but families who want more detail can ask the hospice directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Avera @ Home has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 1988, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort for people with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, while palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Avera @ Home; contact the hospice at (605) 322-7705 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Avera @ Home at (605) 322-7705 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, and the areas served — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data; for anything else, contact the hospice at (605) 322-7705.
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/431503?state=SD to confirm the figures in this listing.
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.