Monument Health Home Plus Hospice
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Stillwater Hospice of South Dakota
Hospice · 3117 W Rapid St Ste 5, Rapid City, SD 57702
Family caregiver survey rating
76/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 01/03/2017 · CCN 431520
- Rank in Rapid City
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in South Dakota
- #3 of 15 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 38 patients
- County
- Pennington
- Service area
- 35 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 96.9% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 62.9% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 8 | 9 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 86% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 84% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 96% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 85% | 77% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 84% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 92% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 23% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 26.3% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.3% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.3% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $10,629 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 17.4 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 5.7% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 93.3% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer16%
Dementia40%
Heart/circulatory disease12%
Respiratory disease8%
Other conditions24%
Where care is provided
Private home19%
Assisted living32%
Nursing facility2%
Skilled nursing facility48%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (35)
57401, 57501, 57566, 57638, 57701, 57702, 57703, 57706, 57709, 57717, 57718, 57719, 57720, 57722, 57725, 57730, 57732, 57738, 57745, 57747, 57752, 57754, 57760, 57761, 57763, 57766, 57769, 57770, 57772, 57779, 57780, 57783, 57785, 57788, 57793
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stillwater Hospice of South Dakota Medicare-certified?
Yes. Stillwater Hospice of South Dakota (CMS Certification Number 431520) has been Medicare-certified since 01/03/2017, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Stillwater Hospice of South Dakota compare to other hospices in Rapid City?
Stillwater Hospice of South Dakota ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Rapid City on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Stillwater Hospice of South Dakota serve?
Stillwater Hospice of South Dakota reports serving 35 ZIP codes to CMS, including 57401, 57501, 57566, 57638, 57701. Call (605) 745-4967 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Stillwater Hospice of South Dakota. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.