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HomeSouth DakotaHighmore Health

Highmore Health

410 8th Street Se, Highmore, SD 573456058522255WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(3 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
39
certified

How Highmore Health Compares in South Dakota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Dakota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
SD average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
SD average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
SD average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.09 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.69 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
51.6%
SD average
48.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 3.09 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.69 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.80.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 28, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected May 8, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Dakota median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
South Dakota median
Hyde County 65+
318
24.1% of county
County Population
1,319
Hyde County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Highmore Health is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Highmore, South Dakota with 39 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
39
Avg Residents/Day
36.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hyde
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
47.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Feb 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Actual Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.08 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.32 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.09 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.78 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.6%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
STROSCHEIN, CHADCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2010
STROSCHEIN, CHADCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 7, 2024
CARING PROFESSIONALSOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2010

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Highmore Health and nearby alternatives.

All South Dakota facilities
Highmore Health
Highmore, SDCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society Miller
Miller, SD22.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $96,127
Faulkton Senior Living
Faulkton, SD38.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Avera Oahe Manor
Gettysburg, SD42.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care
Pierre, SD45.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Avantara Pierre
Pierre, SD45.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $22,048
Sanford Chamberlain Care Center
Chamberlain, SD50.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $124,961
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Highmore Health
Highmore, SD · Current facility
—3/53/53/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society Miller
Miller, SD
22.5 mi1/52/52/5$96,127
Faulkton Senior Living
Faulkton, SD
38.9 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Avera Oahe Manor
Gettysburg, SD
42.7 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care
Pierre, SD
45.7 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Avantara Pierre
Pierre, SD
45.7 mi2/52/53/5$22,048
Sanford Chamberlain Care Center
Chamberlain, SD
50.4 mi1/52/54/5$124,961

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Highmore Health?▾
Highmore Health has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Highmore Health cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Dakota is $8,122/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Highmore Health participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Highmore Health had any health inspection violations?▾
Highmore Health had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 8, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Highmore Health?▾
Highmore Health provides 3.09 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, 0.32 LPN hours, and 2.08 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.6%.
How many beds does Highmore Health have?▾
Highmore Health has 39 certified beds with an average of 36.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Highmore Health?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Dakota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Highmore Health?▾
On Google Maps, Highmore Health has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.