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.
Serving Hyde County for more than 50 years, Highmore Health is a nursing home in Highmore, South Dakota. Caring Professionals owns and operates the community, while Kim Knox serves as administrator. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term stays.
The 39-bed home usually runs close to full, with occupancy around 89%. Residents stay an average of about 440 days, which is a mix of residents recovering after hospital stays and those receiving ongoing care. Memory care, palliative care, and long-term care are offered, so residents can often remain in the same community as their care needs change.
Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident daily, and this hands-on support is a central part of daily life. On-site rehabilitation services are also available, so residents can continue recovering without leaving the community for appointments. The home has experienced staff and a family feel, which may matter when families choose care for a loved one.
Inspection reviews have often focused on resident rights, infection control, and general quality of life and care standards. Families touring the home may ask how staff address these areas each day.
Highmore Health is in a rural area with a Walk Score of 29 out of 100, so most errands and outings require driving rather than walking. The home has a long-standing presence in Hyde County and the surrounding area. It combines short-term rehabilitation with longer-term and specialised care options under one roof.
Highmore Health is administered by Kim Knox.
State average 4.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025
State average 14.8
State 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.
State average: 0.3
State 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.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
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.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Highmore's city center to Highmore Health's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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3.3
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$2.6M
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#23 / 63 | 68.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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69
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4.34
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$38.5k
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23
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#47 / 65 | 7.7
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3.3
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29
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29
SD AVG
39
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$6.7M
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$2.6M
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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 89%.
No, Highmore Health has a no-pet policy.
Highmore Health is registered as a non-profit in SD.
Kim Knox is the administrator of Highmore Health.
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