Best Nursing Homes in Kearney, NE

Updated May 2026

We analyzed 11 homes in Kearney, NE

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Nebraska Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.

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Bethany Home	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.	Minden	64 Facility 64 NE AVG 82 Rank #123 / 228	79.7% Facility 79.7% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #90 / 194	+13%	4.75 Facility 4.75 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #35 / 117	+53%	+7%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 122	19 Facility 19 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #70 / 122	6.3 Facility 6.3 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #107 / 122	-	60	A+	47 Facility 47 NE AVG 46 Rank #155 / 298	Bethany Home Inc	$8.4M Facility $8.4M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #41 / 120	$5.0M Facility $5.0M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #34 / 120	59.9% Facility 59.9% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #54 / 120	285270
Mother Hull Home	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. 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. 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.	Kearney	58 Facility 58 NE AVG 82 Rank #143 / 228	89.7% Facility 89.7% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #39 / 194	+28%	6.05 Facility 6.05 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #4 / 117	-46%	+36%	$22.0k Facility $22.0k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #102 / 122	14 Facility 14 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #47 / 122	4.7 Facility 4.7 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #82 / 122	-	52	-	87 Facility 87 NE AVG 46 Rank #4 / 298	Sieg Brauer	$5.2M Facility $5.2M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #77 / 120	$3.7M Facility $3.7M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #58 / 120	72.1% Facility 72.1% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #16 / 120	285254
Chrisoma West	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. 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.	Holdrege	60 Facility 60 NE AVG 82 Rank #133 / 228	100.0% Facility 100.0% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #1 / 194	+42%	3.98 Facility 3.98 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #68 / 117	-15%	-11%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 122	19 Facility 19 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #70 / 122	3.2 Facility 3.2 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #32 / 122	-	70	-	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 46 Rank #287 / 298	Midwest District Of The Evangelical Free Church Of America	$10.4M Facility $10.4M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #28 / 120	$4.9M Facility $4.9M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #38 / 120	47.2% Facility 47.2% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #97 / 120	285246
Mount Carmel Home	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. N Nursing	Kearney (West 18Th Street)	75 Facility 75 NE AVG 82 Rank #93 / 228	78.1% Facility 78.1% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #99 / 194	+11%	6.51 Facility 6.51 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #3 / 117	-11%	+46%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 122	1 Facility 1 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #1 / 122	1.0 Facility 1.0 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #1 / 122	-	58	-	73 Facility 73 NE AVG 46 Rank #35 / 298	Mary Blavet	$7.3M Facility $7.3M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #50 / 120	$4.9M Facility $4.9M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #39 / 120	66.4% Facility 66.4% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #37 / 120	285216
Brookestone Gardens	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.	Kearney	54 Facility 54 NE AVG 82 Rank #150 / 228	5.6% Facility 5.6% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #194 / 194	-92%	5.16 Facility 5.16 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #15 / 117	+25%	+16%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 122	10 Facility 10 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #28 / 122	5.0 Facility 5.0 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #91 / 122	-	3	-	89 Facility 89 NE AVG 46 Rank #1 / 298	Anirban Ghosh	$9.7M Facility $9.7M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #33 / 120	$6.9M Facility $6.9M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #15 / 120	70.7% Facility 70.7% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #22 / 120	285305
Good Samaritan Society – St John’s	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.	Kearney	56 Facility 56 NE AVG 82 Rank #148 / 228	82.1% Facility 82.1% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #75 / 194	+17%	3.56 Facility 3.56 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #95 / 117	-48%	-20%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 122	31 Facility 31 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #103 / 122	6.2 Facility 6.2 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #105 / 122	-	46	-	89 Facility 89 NE AVG 46 Rank #1 / 298	Abby Richardson	$8.3M Facility $8.3M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #42 / 120	$3.9M Facility $3.9M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #55 / 120	47.4% Facility 47.4% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #96 / 120	285189

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s

Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke’s is an assisted living community offering short-term rehabilitation, nursing home care, respite care, and hospice services, all within Kearney, Nebraska. Distinguished by a warm and professional team, their mission centers on enhancing residents’ lives, infusing joy, and providing holistic care that tends to well-being’s physical, mental, and spiritual aspects.
Committed to delivering exceptional quality and compassionate care, the Good Samaritan Society offers an array of amenities to ensure residents experience a worry-free and enriching lifestyle tailored to their preferences. Their dedication is evident through fostering a sense of belonging, value, and tranquility for each senior resident in Buffalo County and its surrounding regions.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

CMS data
5 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
Environment

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

Includes
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
QM Rating
Long-Stay QM
Short-Stay QM

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Includes
Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
RN vs State
Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
RN Turnover

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
Citations
Citations/Inspection
Severe Citations
Fines
Accreditations

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

Includes
Occupancy vs State
Avg Length of Stay
Revenue
Payroll %
Years in Operation
Admin Tenure

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

Includes
Walk Score
BBB Rating

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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 nursing home care?

Yes — Nebraska Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 11 nursing homes in Kearney, NE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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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