South Dakota's Choice for Home Care

Medicaid Experts

We specialize in assisting with the referral process to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for programs like Medicaid and the HOPE Waiver. Our team will guide you through eligibility, paperwork, and help you get started with accessing care that allows you to remain in your own home.

Your care is in your hands

Want a family member or neighbor to be your caregiver? They may be eligible to receive weekly compensation for providing your care. We'll help you understand all your options.

Experience you can trust

Frustrated with unreliable care? Don't settle. We have thousands of qualified caregivers and make switching providers easy. You focus on your wellbeing. We'll handle the rest.

WHY MODANI?

We help

Need a caregiver?

We'll match you with a trusted caregiver through the HOPE Waiver program, often at no cost to you. Perfect for adults with disabilities who want to stay independent at home.

Caring for family?

Already caring for a loved one or friend? Through our Structured Family Caregiving program, you may be eligible to receive a weekly stipend while caring for your loved one at home.

Veteran or VA spouse?

You or your spouse may qualify for VA benefits that cover home care. We'll help you access the care you deserve and guide you through the entire process.

SFC (Structured Family Caregiving)

Care for a loved one at home and get paid through the Medicaid-funded Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) program. If you provide daily care to a family member living with you, you may be eligible for a stipend.

Not sure where to start?

We'll guide you through everything, from checking your eligibility to arranging care. Don't worry about the paperwork – we handle that for you.

Call us today — you could be approved for paid home care in as little as 30 days.

WHY MODANI?

We help

Need a caregiver?

We'll match you with a trusted caregiver through the HOPE Waiver program, often at no cost to you. Perfect for adults with disabilities who want to stay independent at home.

Caring for family?

Already caring for a loved one or friend? Through our Structured Family Caregiving program, you may be eligible to receive a weekly stipend while caring for your loved one at home.

Veteran or VA spouse?

You or your spouse may qualify for VA benefits that cover home care. We'll help you access the care you deserve and guide you through the entire process.

SFC (Structured Family Caregiving)

Care for a loved one at home and get paid through the Medicaid-funded Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) program. If you provide daily care to a family member living with you, you may be eligible for a stipend.

Not sure where to start?

We'll guide you through everything, from checking your eligibility to arranging care. Don't worry about the paperwork – we handle that for you.

Call us today — you could be approved for paid home care in as little as 30 days.

What can a caregiver help with?

Our caregivers can provide a range of services to help you or your loved one maintain independence at home:

Companionship

Companionship

Daily Activities

Daily Activities

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Laundry

Laundry

Meal Preparation

Meal Preparation

Medication Management

Medication Management

Mobility Assistance

Mobility Assistance

Nursing

Nursing

Paying Bills

Paying Bills

Personal Care

Personal Care

Respite Care

Respite Care

Shopping

Shopping

Wound Care

Wound Care

Wound Care

Vital checks

Companionship

Companionship

Daily Activities

Daily Activities

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Laundry

Laundry

Meal Preparation

Meal Preparation

Medication Management

Medication Management

Mobility Assistance

Mobility Assistance

Personal Care

Personal Care

Nursing

Nursing

Respite Care

Respite Care

Shopping

Shopping

Wound Care

Wound Care

Wound Care

Vital checks

HOW IT WORKS

Our simple process

Navigating South Dakota's HOPE waiver program to get the in-home care you need can feel overwhelming. With Modani as your guide, accessing high-quality care is simple.

Get in touch with us

Contact Modani to discuss your unique situation. We'll evaluate your needs and advocate for all available benefits.

Get in touch with us

We'll help you with your HOPE waiver application

Modani advocates for you throughout the application process. We help you fill out and submit your online referral, prepare all required documents, and provide full support during the state's review.

We'll help you with your HOPE waiver application

We'll be your voice during the in-home assessment for SFC

When Dakota At Home comes to evaluate your care needs for the Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) program, a Modani team member will ensure that all your requirements are documented. We will advocate for every hour of care you're eligible for through the SFC program, helping you access the support you need at home.

We'll be your voice during the in-home assessment for SFC

We'll ensure your services are set up right

After your assessment, Modani reviews your approved services and continues to advocate for appropriate care hours. We work diligently to get your care started quickly with a comprehensive plan in place.

We'll ensure your services are set up right

We'll provide ongoing support

Modani's advocacy doesn't stop once your services begin. We continuously review your benefits, manage documentation, handle timely renewals, coordinate helpful resources, and monitor your safety plan.

We'll provide ongoing support

Call us today — you could be approved for paid home care in as little as 30 days.

Eligibility Requirements

There are just a few requirements for enrollment. You’re probably eligible if this describes you:

Eligible for Medicaid HOPE waiver, VA, or a private health insurance*

At least 65 years of age, or younger with a qualifying disability

Require assistance with daily activities

Able to live independently with help from a caregiver

Live in the same home as the person giving care (for SFC only)

*Individuals enrolled in a private insurance plan may have fewer or different requirements.

Not sure if you’re eligible?

Let's find out together. We'll help you understand your options and maximize your benefits. We're here to help:

  • Free eligibility check:
    We'll assess your situation at no cost
  • Understand your options:
    We'll break down the available programs in simple terms
  • Guidance through the application:
    We'll help with paperwork and advocate for you
  • Explore alternatives:
    We'll discuss other affordable options

Currently serving 66 counties

Campbell Harding McPherson Perkins Corson Brown Marshall Roberts Walworth Edmunds Day Ziebach Dewey Grant Potter Faulk Spink Butte Clark Codington Meade Sully Hyde Hand Hamlin Stanley Haakon Beadle Lawrence Hughes Kingsbury Brookings Pennington Lyman Buffalo Jerauld Sanborn Miner Lake Jones Jackson Aurora Brule Mellette Custer Minnehaha Davison Hanson McCook Tripp Shannon Gregory Charles Mix Turner Douglas Hutchinson Fall River Bennett Todd Yankton Bon Homme Clay Deuel Moody Lincoln Union
  • Aurora
  • Beadle
  • Bennett
  • Bon Homme
  • Brookings
  • Brown
  • Brule
  • Buffalo
  • Butte
  • Campbell
  • Charles Mix
  • Clark
  • Clay
  • Codington
  • Corson
  • Custer
  • Davison
  • Day
  • Deuel
  • Deuel
  • Douglas
  • Edmunds
  • Fall River
  • Faulk
  • Grant
  • Gregory
  • Haakon
  • Hamlin
  • Hand
  • Hanson
  • Harding
  • Hughes
  • Hutchinson
  • Hyde
  • Jackson
  • Jerauld
  • Jones
  • Kingsbury
  • Lake
  • Lawrence
  • Lincoln
  • Lyman
  • Marshall
  • McCook
  • McPherson
  • Meade
  • Mellette
  • Miner
  • Minnehaha
  • Moody
  • Oglala Lakota
  • Pennington
  • Perkins
  • Potter
  • Roberts
  • Sanborn
  • Spink
  • Stanley
  • Sully
  • Todd
  • Tripp
  • Turner
  • Union
  • Walworth
  • Yankton
  • Ziebach

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does MODANI do?

    MODANI provides professional home care services to individuals who want to live in their own homes but require assistance due to a disability, chronic disease, or advanced age. MODANI is also a Provider for HOPE waiver in-home care, including the Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) program, and the VA.
  • What are the HOPE waiver and SFC?

    South Dakota’s Home and Community-Based Options and Person-Centered Excellence (HOPE) waiver is a Medicaid program that provides home and community-based services to people who need a nursing-facility level of care. It allows people 65 and older, and 18 and older with a qualifying disability, to live at home or in the setting that gives them most independence.

    What is SFC?

    South Dakota’s Medicaid-funded Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) program is one of the care options available under the HOPE waiver. It allows people who need personal care at home to choose a family member who lives in the same home as their principal caregiver, who will receive a stipend for providing care.

    Who is eligible for SFC?

    If you are eligible for Medicaid and a HOPE waiver, and you require assistance with personal care, you’re probably eligible for SFC. To receive care from a principal caregiver who lives with you, you must be at least 65 years of age or at least 18 years of age with a qualifying disability, able to live independently with help from a caregiver, require a nursing-facility level of care, and need one or more home care services at least once each month.

    Who can receive a stipend for providing care as a principal caregiver with SFC?

    A family member who lives in the same home, can pass a background check, and is the primary person responsible for providing daily care can become a principal caregiver through the CDS program. Both the principal caregiver and the person receiving care must be at least 18 years old. Principal caregivers are also required to pass an assessment for capability of providing care and to receive coaching.

  • How much will MODANI’s services cost me?

    Our professional services can be covered by a wide range of insurance plans. In-home services provided by professionals and family members can be covered by South Dakota’s HOPE waiver Medicaid program or the VA as well.
  • Do SFC caregivers need professional training or certification?

    No. You must be at least 18 years of age to be paid as a principal caregiver in the SFC program, and you must pass a background screening and assessment for capability of providing care. After you pass, you must receive coaching in skills such as first aid, CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, infection control and safe personal care practices, and recognizing support needs. MODANI provides all required coaching free of charge.

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For any assistance, contact our customer support at intake.sd@modanicare.com. or call us at 605.667.7770