Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Highmore Health has served Hyde County for more than 50 years as a nursing home in Highmore, South Dakota. Caring Professionals operates the facility under administrator Kim Knox. The 39-bed community provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, long-term care, and palliative support and accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
The facility holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Its Health Inspection rating is above the South Dakota average, but its Quality Measures rating is below average, pulling the overall rating down.
Across three inspections since 2023, Highmore Health recorded 23 citations, averaging 7.67 per inspection, compared with a statewide mean of 3.34. One citation was classified as critical and three as serious. A $13,000 federal fine appears in the record, 67% below the South Dakota average for fined facilities, with no penalties issued in the past three years.
Occupancy runs at 90%, notably above South Dakota’s 79.9% average and ranks 15th among 54 state facilities, a signal of consistent local demand in a rural county. Physical therapist staffing is double the state average at 6 minutes per resident per day, a standout figure for a short-stay rehabilitation population. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, modestly below the state’s 3 hours and 46 minutes. CNA and LPN staffing are below state averages, while RN staffing is 10% above.
The facility has an active resident council to round out the care model alongside its on-site rehabilitation services.
With a payer mix weighted toward Medicare admissions and an average length of stay of 440 days, Highmore Health is structured for both short-term post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term care in a small, rural community setting.
Highmore Health is administrated by Kim Knox.
South Dakota average 4.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025
South Dakota average 14.8
South Dakota average 3.34
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 23 citations resulted from standard inspections.
South Dakota average: 0.3
South Dakota average: 1.8
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,964 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 20 | 4 | 24 | 5,909 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,526 | 92 | 100% | 6.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1,350 | 92 | 100% | 11.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 1 | 4 | 960 | 79 | 86% | 11 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 844 | 84 | 91% | 4.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 659 | 64 | 70% | 5.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 1 | 2 | 491 | 61 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 474 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 441 | 60 | 65% | 7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 310 | 44 | 48% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 279 | 32 | 35% | 8.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 7 | 0 | 7 | 277 | 31 | 34% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 111 | 16 | 17% | 6.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 17 | 18% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2% | 5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Highmore Health from 2014–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Highmore's city center to Highmore Health's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
| Avera Maryhouse | NH AL HC | Pierre | 67
Facility
67
SD AVG
69
Rank
#49 / 117 | - | - | 5.30
Facility
5.30
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#7 / 65 | +18% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 9
Facility
9
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#17 / 67 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#20 / 67 | - | 59 | - |
60
Facility
60
SD AVG
39
Rank
#39 / 159 | - | - | - | - | 435034 | ||||
| Highmore Health | NH MC PC | Highmore (Highmore Township) | 39
Facility
39
SD AVG
69
Rank
#96 / 117 |
90.2%
Facility
90.2%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#17 / 62 | +13% | 3.58
Facility
3.58
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#37 / 65 | -26% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 23
Facility
23
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#49 / 67 | 7.7
Facility
7.7
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#66 / 67 | 4 | 35 | - |
29
Facility
29
SD AVG
39
Rank
#101 / 159 | Caring Professionals | $3.5M
Facility
$3.5M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#50 / 63 | $1.8M
Facility
$1.8M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#54 / 63 | 51.3%
Facility
51.3%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#21 / 63 | 435092 | ||||
| Bethesda Home of Aberdeen | NH AL HC NC RC | Aberdeen (Melrose Addition) | 86
Facility
86
SD AVG
69
Rank
#27 / 117 |
92.8%
Facility
92.8%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#10 / 62 | +16% | 4.38
Facility
4.38
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#19 / 65 | -22% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 7
Facility
7
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#9 / 67 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#20 / 67 | - | 85 | - |
12
Facility
12
SD AVG
39
Rank
#127 / 159 | Scott Eisenbeisz | $9.7M
Facility
$9.7M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#17 / 63 | $7.2M
Facility
$7.2M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#5 / 63 | 74.3%
Facility
74.3%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#6 / 63 | 435073 | ||||
| Fountain Springs Healthcare Center | NH AL IL | Rapid City | 10
Facility
10
SD AVG
69
Rank
#116 / 117 |
87.3%
Facility
87.3%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#24 / 62 | +9% | 3.82
Facility
3.82
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#33 / 65 | -2% | -12% | $22.5k
Facility
$22.5k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#40 / 67 | 11
Facility
11
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#21 / 67 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#12 / 67 | 2 | 82 | - |
16
Facility
16
SD AVG
39
Rank
#120 / 159 | - | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#26 / 63 | $3.1M
Facility
$3.1M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#27 / 63 | 45.6%
Facility
45.6%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#31 / 63 | 435110 | ||||
| Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community | NH AL HC IL | Aberdeen | 81
Facility
81
SD AVG
69
Rank
#32 / 117 | - | - | 4.62
Facility
4.62
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#14 / 65 | -24% | +6% | $8.8k
Facility
$8.8k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#18 / 67 | 12
Facility
12
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#26 / 67 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#13 / 67 | 3 | 76 | - |
31
Facility
31
SD AVG
39
Rank
#93 / 159 | - | - | - | - | 435042 |
Highmore Health is located in Highmore, South Dakota.
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Highmore Health is in the Highmore Township neighborhood of Highmore.
Highmore Health has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to SD state health department records, Highmore Health's license number is 10628.
Highmore Health's occupancy is 90%.
Kim Knox is the administrator of Highmore Health.
Highmore Health has 39 beds.
Highmore Health is located at 410 8th St SE.
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