C

HIGHMORE HEALTH

410 8TH STREET SE, HIGHMORE, SD 57345
Score: 57 / 100

Highmore Health is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 57/100. Located in Highmore, South Dakota, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

With 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, Highmore Health falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 24 deficiencies at Highmore Health, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.96 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.19 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.90 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.49 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.43 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

24
Total Deficiencies
Jan 20, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 7, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    May 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.2% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 8.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 22.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 8.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 10.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 20.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 57 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
41
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5