Located in Kearney, Nebraska, The Regency of Kearney is an Independent Living Community catering to seniors aged 55+. With an array of floor plans and pricing choices, this assisted living community ensures a suitable home for everyone.
Positioned just moments away from Hilltop Mall, dining establishments, Kearney Country Club, and several parks, this community empowers seniors with the liberty to savor life’s abundance. Residents revel in a maintenance-free living experience that offers comfort and fulfillment during their golden years. Discover a vibrant and enriching chapter of life at The Regency of Kearney, where active seniors find a welcoming haven to thrive and enjoy life to the fullest.
Compare Assisted Living around Kearney
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Brookestone Gardens | AL IL NH SNF | Kearney | 54
Facility
54
NE AVG
82
Rank
#148 / 227 | No |
89
Facility
89
NE AVG
46
Rank
#1 / 296 | - | 0 | Administrator Andrew Wismer | 8 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 157 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 157 | 5
Facility
5
NE AVG
52
Rank
#60 / 157 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#55 / 157 |
| Cambridge Court Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Kearney | 48
Facility
48
NE AVG
82
Rank
#165 / 227 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
NE AVG
46
Rank
#32 / 296 | Private Rooms | 68.8% | Cheryl White | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NE AVG
8
Rank
#43 / 157 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 157 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
52
Rank
#29 / 157 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#36 / 157 |
| Midwest Homestead Of Kearney | AL | Kearney (6Th Avenue) | 44
Facility
44
NE AVG
82
Rank
#187 / 227 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
NE AVG
46
Rank
#60 / 296 | Suite | 68.2% | Gwen Jacobitz | 9 | 2
Facility
2
NE AVG
8
Rank
#43 / 157 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 157 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
52
Rank
#29 / 157 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#29 / 157 |
| Broadwell Senior Living in Kearney | AL IL RC | Kearney | 90
Facility
90
NE AVG
82
Rank
#71 / 227 | Yes |
1
Facility
1
NE AVG
46
Rank
#287 / 296 | - | - | Twila Knaggs | 3 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 157 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
15
Rank
#1 / 157 | -
Facility
-
NE AVG
52
Rank
#1 / 157 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#1 / 157 |
| Brookdale Kearney Northridge | AL | Kearney | - | No |
86
Facility
86
NE AVG
46
Rank
#8 / 296 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chrisoma West | AL HOS MC NH SNF | Holdrege | 60
Facility
60
NE AVG
82
Rank
#131 / 227 | No |
2
Facility
2
NE AVG
46
Rank
#285 / 296 | Private Rooms | - | Kendra Norton | 21 | 11
Facility
11
NE AVG
8
Rank
#126 / 157 | 12
Facility
12
NE AVG
15
Rank
#128 / 157 | 103
Facility
103
NE AVG
52
Rank
#138 / 157 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#138 / 157 |
| Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney | AL | Kearney | 48
Facility
48
NE AVG
82
Rank
#165 / 227 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NE AVG
46
Rank
#160 / 296 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Nancy Grimes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Broadwell Senior Living Kearney | AL IL RC | Kearney | 90
Facility
90
NE AVG
82
Rank
#71 / 227 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
NE AVG
46
Rank
#282 / 296 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Twila Knaggs | - | - | - | - | - |
| Good Samaritan Society-Hearthside Cottage | AL ADC HC HOS IL MC RC | Gibbon (L And J Mobile Home Court) | - | No |
45
Facility
45
NE AVG
46
Rank
#167 / 296 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Kinship Pointe Kearney Northridge | AL HC IL RC | Kearney | 55
Facility
55
NE AVG
82
Rank
#147 / 227 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
NE AVG
46
Rank
#267 / 296 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | Janet Graham | - | - | - | - | - |
| Regency Retirement of Kearney | AL | Kearney | - | No |
58
Facility
58
NE AVG
46
Rank
#91 / 296 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bethany Home | AL MC NH SNF | Minden | 64
Facility
64
NE AVG
82
Rank
#122 / 227 | No |
47
Facility
47
NE AVG
46
Rank
#154 / 296 | Private Rooms | 79.7% | Robert Tank | 17 | 6
Facility
6
NE AVG
8
Rank
#86 / 157 | 8
Facility
8
NE AVG
15
Rank
#86 / 157 | 82
Facility
82
NE AVG
52
Rank
#116 / 157 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#135 / 157 |
| Good Samaritan Society – Prairie View Gardens | AL ADC IL MC RC | Kearney | - | No |
14
Facility
14
NE AVG
46
Rank
#265 / 296 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Haven Home | AL HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Kenesaw | - | Yes |
1
Facility
1
NE AVG
46
Rank
#287 / 296 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Good Samaritan Society – Wood River | AL | Wood River (East Street) | - | No |
5
Facility
5
NE AVG
46
Rank
#280 / 296 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Offering skilled nursing care, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services, Bethany Home stands as a multifaceted assisted living community located in Minden, Bethany. Since its inception in 1920, Bethany Home has witnessed transformations, yet its core values remain intact.
Operating as a nonprofit, their “Loving Care with a Spiritual Touch” ethos continues to define Bethany Home’s philosophy, echoing the principles that guided their foundation. With unwavering dedication, this assisted living community serves the senior citizens of Minden and its neighboring communities, prioritizing their well-being.
Offering an array of assisted living apartments, twin homes, and specialized memory care services, Good Samaritan Society – Prairie View Gardens is an assisted living community designed to cater to the unique needs of seniors and individuals seeking top-tier care in Kearney, Nebraska. Embracing its location in the heart of Buffalo County and its surrounding regions, the community captures the essence of its finest offerings.
Aligned with their core values, Good Samaritan Society is committed to providing an unparalleled level of care and a host of amenities curated to ensure seniors relish a worry-free and enriching life tailored to their preferences. Additionally, their dedicated team is devoted to enhancing every facet of life, sparking joy, and fostering opportunities that nurture overall well-being encompassing the mind, body, and spirit.
Quality of care metrics reveal significant performance gaps in short-stay rehabilitation outcomes at Haven Home, a nursing home and assisted living facility at 100 W Elm St in Kenesaw, Nebraska.
Ability to care for self at discharge reached only 28.6 percent of residents, substantially below Nebraska’s state average of 53.7 percent; a 47 percent performance deficit. Successful return to home or community registered 37.0 percent, 27 percent worse than the state average of 50.6 percent. These figures indicate that rehabilitation residents often discharge with reduced functional independence.
The facility earns below-average CMS quality ratings in both short-stay and long-stay categories. Positive outcomes appear limited to falls prevention: zero residents experienced major injury from falls during short-stay episodes, compared to Nebraska’s average of 0.8%.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days measured 1.49, 17% better than average. Outpatient emergency department visits registered 1.62 per 1,000 days, also 17% better than Nebraska’s benchmark.
Registered nurse hours total 19 minutes per resident per day, the lowest among the three nursing levels and 56% below Nebraska’s state average of 43 minutes. Licensed practical nurse staffing reaches 41 minutes daily, 5% below state average. Certified nursing aide hours measure 1 hour 52 minutes per day, 33% below the state average of 2 hours 46 minutes. Physical therapist coverage is minimal at 1 minute per day, 67% below Nebraska’s average of 3 minutes.
Weekend total nursing drops to 2 hours 34 minutes per resident per day, 29% below the state average of 3 hours 37 minutes. Weekend registered nurse hours fall to 12 minutes per day, representing a 59% reduction from state averages.
Haven Home provides skilled nursing short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing long-term care, and assisted living across private, semi-private, and various bedroom configurations. The single-story facility maintains 24-hour staffing, permits pets, and offers respite care and rehabilitation services. Amenities include emergency call systems, transportation, lounges, sunrooms, beauty and barber services, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and organized clubs and events.
The facility is not CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid.
Walk score of 1 indicates extreme car-dependence; the location sits 32.4 miles from the city center and 14.12 miles from Hastings Medical Park.
Haven Home demonstrates chronic and severe staffing deficits correlating with markedly impaired rehabilitation discharge outcomes, despite modest successes in injury and infection prevention.
Good Samaritan Society – Wood River is a distinguished assisted living community in the heart of Wood River, Nebraska, specializing in Nursing Home services. Amidst this well-connected environment, Good Samaritan Society stands as a beacon of compassionate care and dedicated service for the senior residents of Wood River and its surrounding communities.
This community conveniently connects to various local amenities, including churches, retail establishments, and healthcare facilities. With a remarkable twelve churches within a four-mile radius and ten pharmacies within one mile, residents have access to essential resources. Moreover, the esteemed St. Francis Medical Center is a mere 13.79 miles away, ensuring prompt medical assistance.
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Kearney, NE
What is the average cost of assisted living in Kearney, NE?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Kearney, NE is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Kearney, NE?
Assisted living in Kearney, NE typically ranges from $4,000–$6,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Kearney, NE?
Assisted living facilities in Kearney, NE typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Nebraska?
Assisted living in Nebraska supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Nebraska?
Assisted living in Nebraska is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Nebraska Medicaid cover assisted living?
Nebraska Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Nebraska) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.









