Huron Regional Medical Center
Huron, SD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 431506)
CMS process measure: 93.62 (state average 96.88 — below state average)
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 353-6520 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Huron Regional Medical Center, often because too few patients and families were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, it scores 93.62, which is below the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
Huron Regional Medical Center serves 6 ZIP codes from its Huron, South Dakota office in Beadle County.
Yes, Huron Regional Medical Center is Medicare-certified (CCN 431506, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Huron Regional Medical Center is a non-profit hospice based in Huron, South Dakota, serving families in Beadle County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 1992, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients and families to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice of 93.62, compared to the South Dakota state average of 96.88 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 81.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, and a care index score of 10. These figures reflect processes of care reported to CMS, not patient satisfaction outcomes.
Huron Regional Medical Center's service area, per CMS data, covers 6 ZIP codes from its Huron, SD office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Huron Regional Medical Center is Medicare-certified (CCN 431506) since February 12, 1992, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients and families were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure is 93.62, compared to the South Dakota state average of 96.88, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports that 81.0% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 6 ZIP codes from its Huron, SD office in Beadle County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Huron Regional Medical Center is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS quality measures and survey data offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 1992.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact Huron Regional Medical Center at (605) 353-6520 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover the enrollment process; please contact Huron Regional Medical Center at (605) 353-6520 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Huron Regional Medical Center at (605) 353-6520 for specifics not covered in the published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Huron Regional Medical Center (CCN 431506) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/431506?state=SD.
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.