ElderGrade
B

71.5/100

Above average

Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc

408 South Johnston Street, White Lake, SD 57383

CMS 3/5 stars (605) 249-2216
Certified beds
44
Occupancy
100%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $17,928 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.01 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.47 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $17,928 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.29 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.47 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.87 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 16 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 24, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Jul 24, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 24, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 24, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 24, 2025 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 24, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 24, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 24, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 24, 2025 F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
DODDS, CRAIG Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CARING PROFESSIONALS INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GILLEN, TERASA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STROSCHEIN, CHAD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AURORA-BRULE NURSING HOME Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
AURORA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc

What is the ElderGrade for Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc? +

Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc holds an ElderGrade of B (71.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc? +

Residents receive an average of 3.29 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 16 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.