Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc
408 South Johnston Street, White Lake, SD 57383 · (605) 249-2216
For profit - Corporation · 44 certified beds
Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 9 citations (the South Dakota average is 6.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $17,928 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 29, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 29, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.July 29, 2026 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.July 29, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 29, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 29, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 29, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 29, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.July 29, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.July 29, 2026 · F0847 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 29, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 29, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 14, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 23, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,928March 6, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Dakota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.29 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.33 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 48.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 44.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Diamond Care Center Bridgewater · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Sanford Chamberlain Care Center Chamberlain · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Highmore Health Highmore · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society Howard Howard · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avantara Huron Huron · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.