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HomeSouth DakotaAurora Brule Nursing Home INC

Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC

408 South Johnston Street, White Lake, SD 573836052492216WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(3 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
44
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $17,928

How Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC Compares in South Dakota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Dakota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
SD average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
SD average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
2/5
SD average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.29 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.47 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Below state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 3.29 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.47 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.80.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 6, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 24, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Dakota median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
South Dakota median
Aurora County 65+
499
19.3% of county
County Population
2,590
Aurora County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in White Lake, South Dakota with 44 certified beds. It has been operating since 2014. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
44
Avg Residents/Day
44.2
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)

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
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
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
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
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
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: 3
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: 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
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
Total Fines
$17,928
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 6, 2024
$17,928

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

Nurse Aide2.33 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.49 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.47 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.29 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.87 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
DODDS, CRAIGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 17, 2013
CARING PROFESSIONALS INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2013
GILLEN, TERASAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 24, 2012
STROSCHEIN, CHADOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2013

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC and nearby alternatives.

All South Dakota facilities
Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC
White Lake, SDCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $17,928
Platte Care Center
Platte, SD24.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $20,183
Weskota Manor Inc
Wessington Springs, SD25.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Sanford Chamberlain Care Center
Chamberlain, SD31.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $124,961
Prairie View Healthcare Center
Woonsocket, SD31.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,512
Avera Brady Health and Rehab
Mitchell, SD33.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Firesteel Healthcare Center
Mitchell, SD35.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $153,308
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC
White Lake, SD · Current facility
—3/53/52/5$17,928
Platte Care Center
Platte, SD
24.3 mi5/54/55/5$20,183
Weskota Manor Inc
Wessington Springs, SD
25.7 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Sanford Chamberlain Care Center
Chamberlain, SD
31.1 mi1/52/54/5$124,961
Prairie View Healthcare Center
Woonsocket, SD
31.1 mi3/53/52/5$8,512
Avera Brady Health and Rehab
Mitchell, SD
33.2 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Firesteel Healthcare Center
Mitchell, SD
35.1 mi1/51/52/5$153,308

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Dakota is $8,122/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $17,928.
What are the staffing levels at Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC?▾
Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC provides 3.29 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, 0.49 LPN hours, and 2.33 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 44.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 100% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Dakota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC?▾
On Google Maps, Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.