HIGHMORE HEALTH
410 8TH STREET SE, Highmore, SD 57345
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HIGHMORE HEALTH Compares
HIGHMORE HEALTH is a 39-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Highmore, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.3%) is above the South Dakota average of 5.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 39 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.1% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.3% — worse than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (69% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (64% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HIGHMORE HEALTH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HIGHMORE HEALTH with other nursing homes in Highmore.
How is HIGHMORE HEALTH addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HIGHMORE HEALTH doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.3% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HIGHMORE HEALTH keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.6% here versus 4.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HIGHMORE HEALTH maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 39 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HIGHMORE HEALTH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HIGHMORE HEALTH?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Highmore
Highmore sits in Hyde County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 360 (24.9%)
- Median age
- 52.6 years
- Median household income
- $59,844
- Median home value
- $104,300
Demographics for Hyde County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Highmore.
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