Susie Rau
Jan 2024
My grandmother is there and i sent her flowers and they sat in someone's office for 2 DAYS before they were brought to her room. The only reason they got brought down was because someone asked about them.
1 / 4Quick Facts
- Total units
- 39
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 39
- Inspections
- View history (27 citations)
- Longevity
- Providing care for over 50 years
- Therapy program
- Medicare certified professional therapy services
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Highmore Health is a small, long-standing skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Highmore, South Dakota. Reviewers describe a close-knit, caring community where multiple generations of the same family have received care, though one review noted a delay in a personal item being delivered to a resident.
The Good
- Caring staff described by multiple reviewers
- Close-knit, small-community feel
- Therapy services aimed at restoring residents' mobility
- Multiple family members cared for well over the years
- Local musicians bring entertainment to residents
The Bad
- One report of a delay delivering a resident's flowers
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Highmore Health is a senior living community in Highmore, South Dakota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 4 reviews.
About Highmore Health
Highmore Health provides long-term care and rehabilitation skilled nursing in Highmore, South Dakota. The community has delivered personalized and professional care for over 50 years, emphasizing a small-community environment that ensures accountability and quality of care.
The facility offers therapy, nursing, and certified nursing assistant services designed to provide care and well-being support that a home environment cannot always offer. The therapy department is a notable part of their service delivery.
Highmore Health maintains a monthly events calendar featuring diverse activities that emphasize faith and wellness. The community fosters engagement through regular programming intended to enhance residents' experiences and create a vibrant living environment.
Types of Care at Highmore Health
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Highmore Health
3.8overall · 4 ratings combined
3.8★ on Google (4)
Babby Blair
Mar 2018
At different times, my dad, a grandma and grandpa, and 2 aunt's were residents here. They all got amazing care here.
Michael Oestreich
Sep 2016
Caring staff with a close nit community. Has a resident care unit with therepy services to help restore both residents and patients back to their comfortable selves. Local musicians are welcomed to bring happiness and entertainment to both staff and residents.
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 27 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 21, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance
May 8, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Feb 28, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 25, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2024
Mar 2, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2023
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 23, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Highmore Health offer?
Highmore Health offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Highmore Health located?
Highmore Health is located at 410 8th Street Se in Highmore, South Dakota.
What do families say about Highmore Health?
Highmore Health is a small, long-standing skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Highmore, South Dakota. Reviewers describe a close-knit, caring community where multiple generations of the same family have received care, though one review noted a delay in a personal item being delivered to a resident.
How did Highmore Health do on recent health and safety inspections?
Highmore Health had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 27 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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