Quality of care and staff professionalism
Staff Attitude and Professionalism - The staff is generally praised for their welcoming and professional attitude, with specific mention of cultural competence and life-saving care.
Care & staff
Chi Health Good Samaritan
Chi Health Good Samaritan is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Chi Health Good Samaritan is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Chi Health Good Samaritan
Chi Health Good Samaritan is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Chi Health Good Samaritan is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Overview of Chi Health Good Samaritan
Chi Health Good Samaritan is a premier assisted living community in Kearney, Nebraska. Founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1924 in a strategic location, senior residents can access a comprehensive range of care options without needing to journey to larger urban centers. Reflecting the ethos of its founders, Good Samaritan goes beyond its role as a medical facility, extending its commitment to being a vital community partner. Their dedication is evident in their allocation of resources and funding towards programs and services to enhance the overall health and well-being of the larger community.
Chi Health Good Samaritan’s offering goes beyond the ordinary, featuring an advanced-level trauma center equipped with AirCare emergency helicopter transport and a robust ambulance program catering to long-distance and local 911 services. Their commitment remains steadfast, ensuring every patient receives exceptional care and attention regardless of financial constraints.
What families are saying
Communication and Follow-up Issues - There are…
Communication and Follow-up Issues - There are noticeable concerns with communication, particularly with follow-up on referrals and challenges in phone communication due to language barriers.
Inconsistencies in Policies and Procedures - There are…
Inconsistencies in Policies and Procedures - There are mixed experiences regarding wait times and scheduling policies, with some users frustrated by discrepancies in how late arrivals are handled compared to delays on the facility's part.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.Compare Nursing Homes around Kearney
Mother Hull Home
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Kearney
58
No
87
BRAUER, SIEG
76.9%
$4,311,025.00
$3,077,279.00
71.4%
41.20
3/5
6.0488
3/5
3/5
3/5
1
Chi Health Good Samaritan
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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No
78
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Brookdale Kearney Northridge
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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No
86
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Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s
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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No
25
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Mount Carmel Home – Keens Memorial
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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No
73
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Nebraska Respite Network
NE Respite Network
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Nebraska Personal Assistance Services
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
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.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Nebraska SCSEP
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors
Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
NE Respite Network
Nebraska Respite Network
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Nebraska Personal Assistance Services
Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).
Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Nebraska Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Nebraska SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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