Sanford Health Equip buys Great Plains Restorative Services

BISMARK, N.D. – Sanford Health Equip has acquired Great Plains Restorative Services, a home medical equipment (HME) provider serving Bismarck, Dickinson and surrounding rural communities, in a move that expands its footprint into western North Dakota.

As a result of the deal, patients in the area will have access to expanded resources, a broader product offering and a regional care network, Sanford Health Equip says.

“Great Plains has built strong relationships and a reputation for compassionate care in the communities they serve,” said Todd Schaffer, M.D., president and CEO, Sanford Bismarck. “We are honored to build on that legacy and ensure patients continue to receive the support they need close to home.”

Sanford Health Equip has about 30 locations across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, providing a wide range of home health care accessories and HME, including mobility aids, respiratory and CPAP equipment, enteral nutrition supplies, orthotics and prosthetics and daily living aids.

Other deal details:

• Patients currently receiving services through Great Plains Restorative Services will transition to Sanford Health Equip and patients will be contacted directly with information about next steps and any changes to services.
• Some services previously offered by Great Plains – including home and vehicle modifications – will not continue under Sanford Health Equip.
• Sanford Health Equip will not acquire Great Plains’ physical locations.

Sanford Health Equip is the result of a merger between Sanford Health Healthcare Accessories and Sanford Health Home Medical Equipment.

“This addition strengthens our ability to serve rural communities by improving access to essential equipment and services,” said Doug Okland, vice president of health services operations, Sanford Health. “We are committed to making this transition as seamless as possible while continuing to prioritize high-quality, patient-centered care.”

• Related: In April, Sanford Health announced that it had opened Sanford Health Equip in Bismarck, N.D., in a former Joann Fabric location.