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Home Health Care

Meeting care needs at home helps you or your loved one feel comfortable and safe. Give us a call or contact us online to get started.

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If you or a loved one need help with recovery after a significant health event or for managing symptoms and chronic disease, turn to home health services with Avera@Home. We work together to provide what’s right for you and your goals at home, supporting patient safety and comfort.

24/7 Home Medical Support

Under the care and guidance of our experts, we speed your recovery and help improve your quality of life so being homebound does not limit you. Avera@Home offers personalized health solutions with plans tailored to patients of all ages.

Every home health care engagement starts with an in-home health assessment to make sure you get the care plan that’s right for you.

Services We Offer

Customized home care plans for a variety of services are available, including:

  • Assistance with transition from hospital to home
  • Health education about your condition and/or recovery
  • In-home rehabilitation for patient comfort, convenience and safety
  • IVs and injections
  • High-risk pregnancy and aftercare
  • Medication management
  • Personal care (bathing, housekeeping, groceries)
  • Physical, occupational and speech therapy
  • Post-operative care
  • Wound and dressing care

Conditions We Treat

We offer care for treating patients with acute and chronic conditions such as:

  • Athletic injury
  • Balance and mobility issues
  • Broken bone or fracture
  • Cancer
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Diabetes or high blood pressure
  • Disability and/or aging
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Surgery recovery
  • Weakness and risk for falls
  • Wound care

Dedicated Care Team

  • Home health aide: Provides personal care services and help with daily living activities, such as bathing, housekeeping and grocery shopping.
  • Home health nurse: Assesses your health and provide services, such as medication, IV and nutrition support, diabetes education, blood draws and care for wounds, ostomy and catheters. Home health nurses also help patients experiencing high-risk pregnancy and provide care for mothers and newborn babies.
  • Occupational therapist: Assesses and develops plans for activities and everyday tasks to help patients.
  • Physical therapist: Focuses on providing hands-on therapy and exercise treatments. They design personalized movement programs to improve mobility, strength, endurance, coordination and balance.
  • Speech therapist: Supports patients needing help with facial muscle therapy for talking, eating and swallowing, plus the ability to communicate with others.

Contact Us

Call 605-322-4663 or complete a brief online form for more details about Avera@Home services. Request Consultation

Home Health Care FAQ

Your provider is your most reliable source for answers. Explore frequently asked questions to learn more.

What happens during an in-home health assessment?

An Avera@Home professional will meet you in your home to give instant feedback on how our services can help. They do an overall evaluation of your health and living situation to address safety issues as well as explain assistance needs.

When we’re done, you’ll get an itemized care plan, so everyone understands your needs and goals. Depending on your needs, you may benefit from receiving care from one or multiple of the following health professionals:

  • Home health aide (care assistant)
  • Nurse
  • Occupational therapist
  • Physical therapist
  • Social worker
  • Speech therapist

How do nurses help with patient care at home?

Skilled home health nurses assess your health and deliver a wide range of services, such as intravenous (IV) therapy, nutrition support, diabetes education, blood draws, wound and ostomy catheter care, high-risk pregnancy and aftercare for mother and newborn. They also help with medication management to ensure medicines are working appropriately with a clear medication schedule.

Our nurses also teach you and your family how to help maintain independence at home as best as possible.

Who needs in-home medical care?

Home health care supports independence and health management for patients of all ages. Ask your doctor if home health care is right for you. In general, nurses and therapists may visit your home to plan care services if you experience:

  • A serious fall or accident
  • Broken bone or fracture
  • Certain chronic conditions, like Parkinson’s disease, high blood pressure or diabetes
  • Recent hospitalization
  • Recovery from surgery

Avera@Home coordinates care for not only your medical needs but also can find community programs to bring healthy meals to you or to do housework.

Do home health services qualify for coverage under Medicare, Medicaid or my insurance?

Avera@Home staff works with Medicare, Medicaid, most insurance, private pay and other payer sources to help you continue to receive the quality care you need and desire. Depending on your situation, care or equipment needed may include additional costs not covered under some plans.

Our team can help you understand what is covered under your health benefits. Ask a member of our team to check your eligibility. When patients don’t have insurance, Avera will work with them to identify ways to pay for services.

Home Health Care Locations

We provide in-home health care to patients in dozens of counties in South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. View coverage map

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Bringing Care to Your Home

Do you have a question about home health care? Call us or fill out our online contact form to get started.

Contact Us 605-322-4663