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Assisted living in Highmore, SD

1 state-licensed assisted living community, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living community
1
in Highmore
Licensed capacity
4
across all 1
Adults 65+
160
Census estimate for Highmore
Within 25 miles
3
of the center of Highmore
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Source: South Dakota DOH, Healthcare Licensing System - Assisted Living Centers, Adult Foster Care, Residential Living Centers (operator export), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Highmore (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Highmore

Counting neighboring towns, there are 3 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Highmore, 2 more than in Highmore itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Highmore

See all 3 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in Highmore at a glance

Our directory lists one assisted living community with an address in Highmore, based on South Dakota DOH records.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the South Dakota Department of Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the assisted living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the South Dakota Department of Health about a licensed community, or the South Dakota long-term care ombudsman at 866-854-54652.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in South Dakota

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The South Dakota Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 South Dakota Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (605-773-3269).7
Medicare counseling
South Dakota’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-888-854-5321.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Highmore

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Hyde County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Hyde County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    605-626-7858

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Hyde County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    South Dakota Adult Protective Services

    1-833-663-9673

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE)8

    1-888-854-5321

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs7

    605-773-3269

    Website

  • Medicaid

    South Dakota Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves South Dakota.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in Highmore

How many assisted living communities are in Highmore, SD?

WeFoundCare lists 1 assisted living community in Highmore, SD, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Highmore there are 3.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Highmore serve?

1 of the 1 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 4 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 160 adults age 65 and older live in Highmore.

Who licenses assisted living in South Dakota?

The South Dakota Department of Health licenses assisted living in South Dakota. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Highmore?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Hyde County, call 605-626-7858. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call South Dakota Adult Protective Services at 1-833-663-9673.

Are there assisted living communities near Highmore?

Nearby cities with listings include Miller (2, 22.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Highmore

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from South Dakota DOH (Healthcare Licensing System - Assisted Living Centers, Adult Foster Care, Residential Living Centers (operator export)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Highmore (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Highmore (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification: Healthcare Licensing System - Assisted Living Centers, Adult Foster Care, Residential Living Centers (operator export). sdhls.org/verify Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.