Running Water, SD senior services
The front door to senior services in Running Water is the Area Agency on Aging for Bon Homme County: free information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act. Below: how to reach it, plus every Medicare-certified care option that serves Running Water, from the public record.
Who to call first
Eldercare Locator
A free service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living. Give them "Running Water, SD" or a zip code and they connect you to the Area Agency on Aging for Bon Homme County: information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides, caregiver support and an in-home needs assessment, all under the Older Americans Act.
Paying for care in South Dakota
Medicare pays for short-term skilled care: up to 100 days of nursing-home rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay, home health when a doctor certifies the need, and hospice in full. Medicaid, South Dakota's Medicaid program, pays for long-term nursing home care once assets are spent down and, through home and community-based services waivers, for some help at home. The Area Agency on Aging and the state's SHIP Medicare counselors (free, through the Eldercare Locator) explain which applies.
Care options serving Running Water
No Medicare-certified nursing home, home health agency or hospice lists Running Water within its range in the public record. The Area Agency on Aging above will know what serves the area; Bon Homme County lists providers based in the county.
Staying at home in Running Water
Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in Bon Homme County: the local aging agency, in-home help, Medicare home health, home modification programs and technology that keeps family in the loop between visits.
Common questions
Who do I call first for help for an older adult in Running Water?
Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 (a free service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living), which connects you to the Area Agency on Aging for Running Water. The Area Agency on Aging does information and referral, arranges home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act, and can explain how Medicaid home and community-based services work in South Dakota.
How many nursing homes serve Running Water?
0 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 12 miles of Running Water. Each is listed on this site with its CMS star ratings, bed count, ownership, staffing turnover and inspection date from Care Compare.
Does Medicare pay for home health care in Running Water?
Yes, when a doctor certifies that the person is homebound and needs skilled nursing or therapy. Medicare covers it in full, and you may choose any of the 0 Medicare-certified home health agencies that serve Running Water. Non-medical home care (companions, homemakers) is a separate, mostly private-pay service.
What does hospice cost in Running Water?
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care in full, including medications and equipment for the terminal illness, usually at home. 0 Medicare-certified hospices serve Running Water. Medicaid and most private insurance also cover hospice.
How should I read the CMS star ratings?
Look at the health inspection rating and the staffing rating before the overall rating; the quality-measure rating is self-reported by the facility. Read the latest inspection report on Medicare Care Compare before visiting, and visit unannounced at a mealtime.