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AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (WHITE LAKE, South Dakota)

408 SOUTH JOHNSTON STREET, WHITE LAKE, South Dakota 57383

Phone: 6052492216

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
44
Avg Residents/Day
45.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Aurora
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilitySouth Dakota AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.450.78-0.33
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.313.86-0.54
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover56.1%48.6%-

Health Citation History

21 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-29Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-29Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-29Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-29Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-07-29Administration DeficienciesInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-07-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-24Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-24Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-24Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-03-06Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

1 fire safety citation on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-29Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$17,928
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-03-06Fine$17,928-

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