Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (61% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Located on Johnston Street in White Lake, South Dakota, Aurora Brule Nursing Home is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility. The home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. The facility has an occupancy rate of 62%. Residents stay an average of 176 days, including those receiving post-acute rehabilitation and needing longer-term care.
Rehabilitation is a key part of the facility’s services. Inpatient and outpatient therapy are available. There’s also respite care for families needing temporary support. A doctor is on staff, and the home provides 24-hour nursing care.
Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 27 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide 30 minutes of that daily care. This level of staffing supports residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay and provides their ongoing medical needs.
White Lake is a rural community with a Walk Score of 17, so the area is car-dependent. Most errands and visits require transportation. Some families may appreciate the quieter small-town setting and slower pace of the area.
Families considering Aurora Brule Nursing Home should ask about rehabilitation services, daily care routines, and recent resident experiences to determine whether the facility’s services match a loved one’s care and recovery needs.
Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc. is administered by Kathy Styles.
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Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,667 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 18 | 6 | 24 | 7,775 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,564 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,060 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 739 | 60 | 65% | 9.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 370 | 46 | 50% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 353 | 41 | 45% | 8.6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 6, 2024 · $18K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
30% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc. from 2016–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 10/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 10/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (61% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from White Lake's city center to Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc.'s address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
| Avera Maryhouse | NH AL HOS | Pierre | - | 67 | - | 60 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Avantara Lake Norden | NH HOS MC SNF | Lake Norden | - | 50 | - | 11 | - |
| Alcester Care and Rehab Center | NH AL SNF | Alcester (Alcester Township) | - | 41 | - | 14 | - |
| Oakview Terrace | NH AL | Freeman | - | 45 | - | 26 | - |
| Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc. | NH AL HOS RC SNF | White Lake (White Lake Township) | - | 50 | - | 17 | - |
Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc. is in the White Lake Township neighborhood of White Lake.
Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc. has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to SD state health department records, Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc.'s license number is 10709.
Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc.'s occupancy is 62%.
Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc. is registered as a for-profit in SD.
Kathy Styles is the administrator of Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc..
Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc. has 50 beds.
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