Highmore Health
Highmore, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435092) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 852-2255 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highmore Health has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Highmore Health reports total nurse staffing of about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.6%.
Highmore Health has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Highmore Health is a 39-bed nursing home in Highmore, Hyde County, South Dakota, with an average daily census of 36.5 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on December 1, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highmore Health carries an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.6%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for Highmore Health (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this facility in the provided data. There is also no indication in the data of a chain affiliation or an ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highmore Health has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Highmore Health is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with 51.6% nursing staff turnover and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Highmore Health.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Highmore Health.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Highmore Health is certified for 39 beds with an average of 36.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Highmore Health is owned as a non-profit corporation; the provided data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Highmore Health was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on December 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (2 stars) for Highmore Health, which combine to form the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact Highmore Health at 6058522255 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact Highmore Health at 6058522255 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Highmore Health's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435092?state=SD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.