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| Broadwell Senior Living Kearney |
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Kearney |
90
Facility
90
NE AVG
82
Rank
#72 / 228
| Yes |
4
Facility
4
NE AVG
46
Rank
#284 / 298
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Twila Knaggs | - |
| Kinship Pointe Kearney Northridge |
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Kearney |
55
Facility
55
NE AVG
82
Rank
#149 / 228
| Yes |
12
Facility
12
NE AVG
46
Rank
#269 / 298
| Studio / 1 Bed | Janet Graham | - |
| Broadwell Senior Living in Kearney |
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Kearney |
90
Facility
90
NE AVG
82
Rank
#72 / 228
| No |
1
Facility
1
NE AVG
46
Rank
#289 / 298
| - | Twila Knaggs | 3 |
| Good Samaritan Society – Prairie View Gardens |
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
ADC
Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers.
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Kearney | - | No |
14
Facility
14
NE AVG
46
Rank
#267 / 298
| Private Rooms | - | - |
| Mount Carmel Home |
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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Nursing |
Kearney (West 18Th Street) |
75
Facility
75
NE AVG
82
Rank
#92 / 228
| No |
73
Facility
73
NE AVG
46
Rank
#35 / 298
| Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - |
| Haven Home |
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
Kenesaw | - | No |
1
Facility
1
NE AVG
46
Rank
#289 / 298
| Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - |
| St. Luke‘s Countryside Villa |
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. |
Kearney (East Lawn Mobile Home Estates) | - | Yes |
15
Facility
15
NE AVG
46
Rank
#262 / 298
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| Kearney County Health Services |
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
N
Nursing |
Minden (East 1St Street) | - | No |
48
Facility
48
NE AVG
46
Rank
#152 / 298
| Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - |
| Brookestone Gardens |
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
Kearney |
54
Facility
54
NE AVG
82
Rank
#150 / 228
| No |
89
Facility
89
NE AVG
46
Rank
#1 / 298
| - | Administrator Andrew Wismer | 8 |
Overview of Broadwell Senior Living Kearney
Located in Kearney, Nebraska, Broadwell Senior Living introduces well-appointed apartment homes within a dynamic environment thoughtfully curated for its residents. Embrace forgotten passions or embark on new endeavors as seniors enter the next chapter of their lives.
With a steadfast belief in the strength of the independent spirit, this community offers an ideal, low-maintenance home base that encourages exploration of both the local surroundings and broader horizons. Discover the fulfilling lifestyle that awaits at Broadwell Senior Living, where comfortable living merges with boundless opportunities, creating a harmonious setting for vibrant and enriching experiences.
Kinship Pointe at Kearney Northridge offers an experience that spans independent living, assisted living, and private duty home health options. Embracing the diverse wants and needs of senior residents in Kearney, Nebraska, Kinship Pointe empowers seniors to chase their goals and enjoy their golden years.
With an extensive array of activities and events, residents can shape their schedules according to their desires. The community’s comprehensive services and varied care options ensure that residents can relish life to the fullest, under the assurance that dedicated support is always at their side.
Overview of Broadwell Senior Living in Kearney
Broadwell Senior Living in Kearney is a resident-focused community offering comprehensive independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Beyond its well-appointed apartment homes, the community boasts premium interiors and a vibrant ambiance. The environment is thoughtfully designed with well-lit spaces, spacious layouts, and a pet-friendly atmosphere, creating a happy place that enriches the mind, body, and spirit through holistic wellness. The high level of care and diverse amenities provided at Broadwell Senior Living make it a premium option for seniors looking to enjoy a fulfilling and supportive living environment.
This community is characterized by restaurant-style dining with a chef-prepared, seasonal menu, contributing to the overall positive atmosphere. Broadwell Senior Living in Kearney offers a range of amenities, including walking paths, a fitness center, and transportation services. With features like housekeeping, laundry service, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and individualized support, this community ensures every day is stress-free.
Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Prairie View Gardens
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.
Overview of Mount Carmel Home
Mount Carmel Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility accommodating up to 75 residents in Nebraska. Since 1929, this assisted living community has been under the stewardship of the Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters. This group of Nuns, engaged in a broad spectrum of social, religious, educational, and mission-driven work, operates across various locations, including the United States, England, the Caribbean, and Africa.
The dedicated team at Mount Carmel Home shares an unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of care. Their meticulous approach is centered around elevating the quality of life for every individual resident, with nuns and staff ensuring that 24/7 pastoral care and spiritual counseling are readily available, underscoring the community’s steadfast dedication to the comprehensive well-being of their esteemed senior residents. Residents at Mount Carmel Home experience a nurturing spiritual environment through daily Catholic Mass and additional services tailored to different faiths offered throughout the week.
Overview of Haven Home
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.
Nestled amidst picturesque landscaped surroundings of Kearney, Nebraska, St. Luke’s Countryside Villa offers affordable senior apartment options to senior residents.
This assisted living community is close to retail establishments, medical facilities, places of worship, and various local conveniences. Residents benefit from easy access to eight pharmacies within a mile and convenient freeway connections. Experience a serene and welcoming ambiance that defines senior living at its best.
Overview of Kearney County Health Services
Situated in Kearney, Nebraska, Kearney County Health Services is a medical facility with a mission revolving around delivering exceptional, family-centered care that concurrently enhances the overall health and wellness of the community.
At Kearney County Health Services, their Senior Life Solutions program is a distinctive offering, an intensive outpatient group counseling initiative catering to adults aged 65 and above. This program is thoughtfully designed to address aging challenges, such as depression and anxiety, which can present unique hurdles for seniors. With a commitment to supporting the elderly population, Senior Life Solutions and Kearney County Health Services are dedicated partners on the journey to better well-being.
Overview of Brookestone Gardens
Managed by Anirban Ghosh, Brookestone Gardens operates a 54-bed nursing home on West 11th Street in Kearney, Nebraska. The business office works with several financial frameworks, processing Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is highly pedestrian-friendly with a walkability score of 89 out of 100, which means family members can easily complete errands or reach local spots on foot without needing a personal vehicle.
Residents at this location stay an average of 181 days, a timeline that reflects an operational focus on short-term medical rehabilitation alongside standard long-term residential placement. The office coordinates billing across standard channels like Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, scoring 89 out of 100, so family members can easily run errands or walk to nearby spots without needing a car.
Stays here average 181 days, reflecting a mix of short-term rehab therapy and standard long-term residential care. Daily routines are backed by an average of 5 hours and 10 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. Registered nurses handle about 1 hour and 15 minutes of that daily coverage, working alongside licensed practical nurses and nurse aides to manage medical needs and daily physical support.
Prospective residents have access to tailored physical therapy layouts, sub-acute medical care routines, and continuous skilled nursing monitoring. The daily schedule integrates essential health tracking with standard laundry and housekeeping services. This routine coordinates structured physical conditioning with communal dining options and open visiting windows for family members.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Independent Living in Kearney, NE
What is the average cost of independent living in Kearney, NE?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Kearney, NE is approximately $1,813. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Kearney, NE?
Independent living in Kearney, NE typically ranges from $591 - $4,125 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
How many licensed independent living communities are there in Kearney, NE?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 8 licensed independent living communities in Kearney, NE.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 9 independent living communities in Kearney, NE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Kearney, NE?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kearney, NE, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Kearney, NE?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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