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Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney
Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney, in Kearney, NE, offers one type of care, which is assisted living. Residents reside in their own apartments and receive assistance with daily tasks that have become challenging.
With 48 beds, it’s relatively small, allowing residents and caregivers to interact more frequently. Apartments are available as studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom units, and residents can have a pet. Rehabilitation services are available in the facility, allowing therapy to take place without leaving home.
The area’s Walk Score is 46, indicating it is car-dependent, meaning that most errands are inaccessible without driving or getting a ride. Kismet Ear-A, LLC operates the community, and Nancy Grimes serves as the administrator.
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About This Community
Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney is legally operated by Kismet Ear-A, LLC, and administered by Nancy Grimes.
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2.4 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Bethany Home | AL MC NH SNF | Minden | 64
Facility
64
NE AVG
74
Rank
#69 / 137 | No |
47
Facility
47
NE AVG
45
Rank
#87 / 171 | Private Rooms |
79.7%
Facility
79.7%
NE AVG
74%
Rank
#48 / 105 | Robert Tank | Bethany Home, Inc | 17 | 6
Facility
6
NE AVG
7
Rank
#80 / 126 | 8
Facility
8
NE AVG
15
Rank
#81 / 126 | 82
Facility
82
NE AVG
52
Rank
#102 / 126 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#111 / 126 |
| Brookestone Gardens | AL IL NH SNF | Kearney | 54
Facility
54
NE AVG
74
Rank
#83 / 137 | No |
89
Facility
89
NE AVG
45
Rank
#1 / 171 | - |
96.1%
Facility
96.1%
NE AVG
74%
Rank
#11 / 105 | Administrator Andrew Wismer | Vsl Kearney, LLC | 8 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 126 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
15
Rank
#27 / 126 | 5
Facility
5
NE AVG
52
Rank
#57 / 126 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#53 / 126 |
| Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney | AL | Kearney | 48
Facility
48
NE AVG
74
Rank
#98 / 137 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NE AVG
45
Rank
#90 / 171 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Nancy Grimes | Kismet Ear-A, LLC | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cambridge Court Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Kearney | 48
Facility
48
NE AVG
74
Rank
#98 / 137 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
NE AVG
45
Rank
#15 / 171 | Private Rooms |
68.8%
Facility
68.8%
NE AVG
74%
Rank
#67 / 105 | Cheryl White | - | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NE AVG
7
Rank
#40 / 126 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
15
Rank
#27 / 126 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
52
Rank
#27 / 126 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#34 / 126 |
| Midwest Homestead Of Kearney | AL | Kearney | 44
Facility
44
NE AVG
74
Rank
#111 / 137 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
NE AVG
45
Rank
#28 / 171 | Suite |
68.2%
Facility
68.2%
NE AVG
74%
Rank
#68 / 105 | Gwen Jacobitz | - | 9 | 2
Facility
2
NE AVG
7
Rank
#40 / 126 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
15
Rank
#27 / 126 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
52
Rank
#27 / 126 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#27 / 126 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NE assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
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Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney is located in Kearney, Nebraska.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney
Who is the owner of Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney?
Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney is legally operated by Kismet Ear-A, LLC, and administered by Nancy Grimes.
Is Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney in a walkable area?
Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney?
According to NE state health department records, Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney's license number is ALF188.
Are pets allowed at Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney?
Yes, Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney?
The team at Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney can be reached at admin@wlkearney.com.
Who is the administrator of Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney?
Nancy Grimes is the administrator of Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney.
How many beds does Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney have?
Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney has 48 beds.
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