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HomeSouth DakotaAurora Brule Nursing Home INC

Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC

408 South Johnston Street, White Lake, SD 573836052492216
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
44
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $21,178

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 44 certified beds with an average of 39.3 residents per day (89% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Jul 24, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $21,178 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 0.00 hours per resident per day

Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in White Lake, South Dakota with 44 certified beds. It has been operating since 2014. The facility scored below average compared to South Dakota facilities.

Beds
44
Avg Residents/Day
39.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 16, 2014
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Aurora
Last Inspection
Jul 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
52.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Mar 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$21,178
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMar 1, 2023
$3,250
FineMar 6, 2024
$17,928

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide0.00 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing0.00 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AURORA-BRULE NURSING HOME5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 1, 1967
AURORA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 1, 1967
CARING PROFESSIONALS INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2013
GILLEN, TERASAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 24, 2012
STROSCHEIN, CHADOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2013
DODDS, CRAIGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 17, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC?▾
Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC had any health inspection violations?▾
Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 24, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $21,178 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC?▾
Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC provides 0.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.00 RN hours, 0.00 LPN hours, and 0.00 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC have?▾
Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC has 44 certified beds with an average of 39.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.