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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Brookestone Gardens

KEARNEY, NE 68845 View Map

Brookestone Gardens is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

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Overview of Brookestone Gardens

Brookestone Gardens is a senior living community located in Kearney, Nebraska. It offers a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care. The facility is certified with both Medicaid and Medicare.

(308) 236-0211 brookestonegardens@vhsmail.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.16/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 54

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

90.2%

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

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.7M

Operating deficit

-$1.8M

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$9,732,957.00

Operating deficit

$-1,838,523.00

Payroll costs

$4.6M

47.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$6.9M

Total costs $11.6M

54-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Additional licensing details

License number: ALF381

CMS Certification Number: 285305

County: BUFFALO

Accreditations: Medicaid and Medicare certified

Ownership & operating entity

Brookestone Gardens is administrated by ANDREW WISMER, ADMINISTRATOR.

Owner name: VSL KEARNEY, LLC

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid

Accepts Medicare

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Short-Term Rehab

Skilled Nursing

Contact Information

Fax: (308) 234-1707

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-Term Rehab / Sub-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

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

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$9,727,253.00

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NE 68845

Bed Count: 56

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GHOSH, ANIRBAN

CCN: 285305

Occupancy: 90.2%

Home Revenue: $9,727,253.00

Payroll Costs: $4,641,875.00

Payroll %: 47.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 52.30

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.1590

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

26,806

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	11	9.4	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	7.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	30	7.1	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

70 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

12 staff

4.7hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

7 staff

3.4hs shift avg

Dietary Services

5 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

6.5%

of total hours from contractors

1,743 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 7 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	30	0	30	7,756	91	100%	7.1
Medication Aide/Technician	22	0	22	7,530	91	100%	7.7
Registered Nurse	11	0	11	3,904	91	100%	9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	0	7	2,354	90	99%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,027	70	77%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	1,006	80	88%	7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	6	6	792	68	75%	4.5
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	445	61	67%	7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	317	64	70%	4.9
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	241	41	45%	5.6
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	200	44	48%	4.1
Qualified Social Worker	0	7	7	194	55	60%	3.4

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Total Health inspections 2

53% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total Health citations 10

45% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 18.2

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 10 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 10

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Oct 31, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 31, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 31, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 15, 2022

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: Vetter Senior Living

Resident Census by Payment Source

53 Total Residents

Medicare 2 (3.8%)

Medicaid 25 (47.2%)

Private Pay/Other 26 (49.1%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 11.9

Near Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score 23.3

Near Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 18.3%

12% below Nebraska average.

Walking Ability Worsened 27.2%

23% above Nebraska average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.4%

10% below Nebraska average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.1%

31% below Nebraska average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.5%

51% above Nebraska average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.7%

22% above Nebraska average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.1%

75% below Nebraska average.

Antipsychotic Use 10.3%

48% below Nebraska average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% above Nebraska average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

4% above Nebraska average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.2%

23% below Nebraska average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.9%

23% better than Nebraska average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Nebraska average

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

32% better than Nebraska average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Brookestone Gardens based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 90.2% ↑ 3.5pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,838,523 ↓ ~$416K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,884,411 ↑ ~$965K vs 2022

Profit Margin -18.9% ↓ 3.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	26.4%	53.1%	60.9%	86.7%	90.2%
Beds	54	54	56	56	56
Net Income	-$1,466,454	-$2,399,692	-$1,483,190	-$1,423,004	-$1,838,523
Gross Revenue	$1,117,135	$6,390,386	$7,507,839	$9,150,430	$9,727,253
Operating Expenses	$2,383,669	$7,589,959	$7,787,930	$9,397,792	$10,757,015
Net Patient Revenue	$916,616	$5,186,665	$6,304,622	$7,969,696	$8,931,586
Total Payroll	$1,521,759	$4,729,685	$4,766,786	$5,919,352	$6,884,411
Profit Margin %	-131.3%	-37.6%	-19.8%	-15.6%	-18.9%
Medicare %	23.0%	27.1%	23.3%	15.2%	7.8%
Medicaid %	8.8%	16.1%	23.5%	31.6%	45.6%
Private %	68.2%	56.8%	53.2%	53.2%	46.6%
Revenue/Day	$484	$494	$507	$450	$484
Cost/Day	$1,259	$723	$626	$530	$583
Avg Length of Stay	105.2 days	138.1 days	98.8 days	118.2 days	180.8 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

NE Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

NE Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

General: Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

NE Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

NE Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Brookestone Gardens

Brookestone Gardens is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Brookestone Gardens is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Brookestone Gardens

Brookestone Gardens is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Brookestone Gardens is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Respite Network

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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