Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc
408 South Johnston Street · White Lake, SD · 57383 · 6052492216
44 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.95 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,928 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
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.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2024 | Fine | $17,928 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435132 · certified since October 16, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.