Kearney County Health Services
Independent Living & Nursing Care · Minden, NE

Kearney County Health Services

Independent Living & Nursing Care · Minden, NE

Overview of Kearney County Health Services

Kearney County Health Services, situated in Minden, NE, is centered on nursing care. There are two types of rooms, private and semi-private, allowing a family to choose if the resident will live solo or with a roommate.

The facility provides rehabilitation services, IV therapy and treatments, as well as wound care, with staff available around the clock. This is suitable for anyone in need of nursing care, whether they prefer a private room or a shared one with another resident.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #48 / 88Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 48th out of 88 independent living communities we track in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
48 / 100

About This Community

Staffing & Medical

5 services
IV Therapy & Treatments
Radiology & Imaging
Sleep Studies
Wound CareCare for wounds such as pressure sores, surgical wounds, or ulcers, including assessment, dressing changes, and monitoring for infection.
Outpatient Surgical Services

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age65 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

Rehabilitation Center
Senior Life Solutions

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Rooms Semi-Private Rooms

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Minden's city center to Kearney County Health Services's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.06 miles to nearest hospital (Kearney County Health Services)

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Nebraska

Kearney County Health Services is located in Minden, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
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

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General 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

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
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)

Age 55+
General 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

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Kearney County Health Services

Is Kearney County Health Services in a walkable area?

Kearney County Health Services has a walk score of 48. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Kearney County Health Services?

No, Kearney County Health Services has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Kearney County Health Services?

The team at Kearney County Health Services can be reached at info@kchs.org.

Are there photos of Kearney County Health Services?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Kearney County Health Services in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Kearney County Health Services provide?

Kearney County Health Services offers Independent Living & Nursing Care.

What is the address of Kearney County Health Services?

Kearney County Health Services is located at 727 E 1St St, Minden, NE 68959.

What is the phone number of Kearney County Health Services?

(308) 832-3400 will put you in contact with the team at Kearney County Health Services.

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