Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.

• Citation F0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.

• Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.

• Citation F0847. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

• Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

• Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

• Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

• Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 6, 2024 from $27,581 to $17,928.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

42 of 96 South Dakota homes (44%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0851. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2024.

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CMS fine of $17,928 on March 6, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.