Avera @ Home
Yankton, SD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 431505)
CMS process measure: 88.13 (state average 96.88 — below state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 668-8327 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera @ Home received a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 88.13, which is below the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
Avera @ Home serves 69 ZIP codes from its office in Yankton, South Dakota, in Yankton County.
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 431505, since 1990); 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 located in Yankton, South Dakota, serving Yankton County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 24, 1990, and operates under an ownership classification of "Other" as reported by CMS. All figures below come from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Avera @ Home received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who responded to the survey during the CMS reporting period.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Avera @ Home scored 88.13, compared to a South Dakota state average of 96.88 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 62.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Avera @ Home reports serving 69 ZIP codes from its Yankton office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full record on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Avera @ Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 431505) since August 24, 1990, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Avera @ Home received a 4-star rating, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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 scored 88.13 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the South Dakota state average of 96.88, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Avera @ Home reports serving 69 ZIP codes from its office in Yankton, South Dakota, in Yankton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 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 can be one factor families weigh, but CMS quality and survey data are the most direct measures of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Avera @ Home has been Medicare-certified since August 24, 1990.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped seeking a cure and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Avera @ Home at (605) 668-8327 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data doesn't cover the enrollment process; please contact Avera @ Home directly at (605) 668-8327 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how care processes compare to the state average, service area, and how to begin care — contact Avera @ Home at (605) 668-8327 to discuss specifics, and review Medicare Care Compare for published data.
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/431505?state=SD to review its current CMS-reported ratings and measures.
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.