Nursing Home

Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc.

Overview of Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC.
Aurora-Brule Care & Rehab is located in White Lake, SD. It offers long-term skilled care, assisted living, inpatient therapy, and outpatient therapy. The facility is committed to providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
South Dakota average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
South Dakota average: 2.5/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
South Dakota average: 2.9/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
South Dakota average: 2.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 27m per day

This home provides 10% less nursing time per resident than the South Dakota average.

South Dakota average: 3h 50m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 50

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the South Dakota average
Occupancy rate 61.7%
Residents per day (avg) 40
Occupancy rate
61.7%
Residents per day (avg)
40

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

30% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 days

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$2.9M
Operating deficit
-$303.2K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$2,879,443.00
Operating deficit
$-303,227.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.5M
51.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.7M
Total costs $3.2M
Bed community size
50-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Active
Issuance July 1, 2025
County: Aurora

Additional licensing details

License number: 10709
CMS Certification Number: 435132
Accreditations: Medicare and Medicaid certified

Ownership & operating entity

Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc. is administrated by Styles, Kathy.

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Long Term Care
Assisted Living
Rehabilitation

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Long-term Care, Assisted Living, Inpatient & Outpatient Rehab Services, Respite Care, Hospice Service

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

South Dakota average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 16
Citations per inspection
3.2

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 1
44% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

0 critical citations More info South Dakota average: 0.3

1 serious citation More info South Dakota average: 1.8

15 moderate citations More info South Dakota average: 12.6

0 minor citations More info South Dakota average: 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jul 24, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 24, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 24, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 24, 2025
Corrected

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Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc.
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address 77.9 miles from city center

Address White Lake, SD 57383

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

43
Total Staff
37
Employees
6
Contractors
10,917
Total Hours (Quarter)
15
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse69.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse28.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant307.6 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
41 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9.1%
of total hours from contractors
996 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 6
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant246307,03491100%7.6
Registered Nurse6061,4008998%9.6
Medication Aide/Technician3031,0008897%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse2027726774%8.8
Administrator1014555358%8.6
Nurse Practitioner1012573134%8.3

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
33 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
1 resident (3%)
Medicaid
15 residents (45.5%)
Private pay or other
17 residents (51.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.6
20% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 12.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.9
17% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.2%
23% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.3%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.2%
20% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.2%
9% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.4%
65% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 9.6%
175% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 3.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
9% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.7%
14% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.0%
10% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 24.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.3%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 96.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.2%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 84.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $21K
47% lower than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: $40K

Number of fines 2
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.0

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $21K
South Dakota average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 6, 2024
$18K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 1, 2023
$3K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.

~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed; need-based.

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Dakota SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Property Tax Reduction Program

South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.

~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled), SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.

~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).

Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).

Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+, SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged for some services.

Not assessed.

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.