AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC
408 SOUTH JOHNSTON STREET, White Lake, SD 57383
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC Compares
AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC is a 44-bed for-profit nursing facility in White Lake, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.6%) is above the South Dakota average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.8% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.5% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.6% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (126% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC with other nursing homes in White Lake.
How is AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.8% here versus 24.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 44 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around White Lake
White Lake sits in Aurora County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 501 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 38.8 years
- Median household income
- $65,132
- Median home value
- $86,600
Demographics for Aurora County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near White Lake.
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