Hospice | Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

401 9th Avenue N.W., Watertown, SD 57201

Eligibility

Open to all with a terminal disease and life expectancy of 6 months or less, have a physician to assume care, and have a caregiver or plan for securing adequate care.

Hours

Office Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday Services available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Application process

Call to request services

Fees

Accept private pay, private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Service area

Codington County, SD
Day County, SD
Deuel County, SD
Grant County, SD
Hamlin County, SD
Roberts County, SD

Other Information

Payment Options

Medicaid
Private Insurance
Medicare
Private Pay

Age Group

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-24)
Children (0-17)

Description

Hospice services use a team approach of physicians, nurses, social workers, home health aides, volunteers, chaplains, family members and others. Hospice strives to provide quality medical care, pain and symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support tailored to help ensure a higher quality of life. Nursing visits are made on a regular schedule and an on-call 24-hour basis as needed. Additional services include inpatient and physician-directed services, interdisciplinary, integrated services, and bereavement counseling.

Data provided by

HLC211 Helpline Center

Providing organization

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

An independent, rural health system based in Watertown, SD.