hospice in Watertown, SD

Prairie Lakes Hospice

401 9th Ave NW Post Office Box 1210, Watertown, SD 57201 · (605) 882-7745

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS family caregiver survey star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Prairie Lakes Hospice at a glance

Prairie Lakes Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Watertown, South Dakota (Codington County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the South Dakota average of 3.8.

89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 14 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
August 7, 1989
County
Codington County
CMS Certification Number
431504

Ratings

MeasureThis facilitySouth Dakota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.8 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility84%South Dakota average83.5%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. South Dakota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilitySouth Dakota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)84%83.5%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)89%85.1%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)77%77%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)83%80%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)93%92.4%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)84%81.4%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)93%92.9%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility93.4%South Dakota average95%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. South Dakota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilitySouth Dakota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)93.4%95%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)90.7%73.7%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.18.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilitySouth Dakota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day144267

Where this hospice provides care

At home28%Assisted living7%Skilled nursing facility61%Other0%Nursing facility2%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital2%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Prairie Lakes Hospice's rating?

Prairie Lakes Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for South Dakota hospices is 3.8 stars.

Where is Prairie Lakes Hospice and how do I contact it?

Prairie Lakes Hospice is at 401 9th Ave NW Post Office Box 1210, Watertown, SD 57201. Phone: (605) 882-7745.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.