Mount Carmel Home – Keens Memorial is a 75-bed skilled nursing facility in Kearney, Nebraska, that has operated as a non-profit ministry since 1929. Run by the Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters, the home incorporates daily Catholic Mass and 24-hour pastoral care directly into resident life while offering spiritual support for people of all faiths. The care team includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who provide medical oversight and short-term post-hospital rehabilitation.
On average, residents receive a substantial amount of daily direct care. Shift logs show that nurse aides provide 4 hours and 30 minutes of hands-on help each day, while licensed practical nurses provide 1 hour and 7 minutes, and registered nurses contribute 33 minutes. Weekend coverage remains high, totaling 5 hours and 24 minutes of combined nursing care per resident daily. The home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments.
The surrounding West 18th Street neighborhood scores a 73 out of 100 for walkability. This pedestrian-friendly layout makes it easy for visiting families to walk to nearby local spots or navigate the area without relying entirely on a vehicle. The facility also runs volunteer programs to keep residents connected to the local community.
Prospective residents looking into faith-based care or local physical therapy options can call the admissions desk at Mount Carmel Home – Keens Memorial to check open beds, schedule a walkthrough, and discuss insurance options.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 33m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 7m per day | ▲ 56% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 4h 30m per day | ▲ 63% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 5h 24m per day | ▲ 49% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 17m per day | ▼ 41% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.29
28% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.80
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.38
29% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.95
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
16.9%
19% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.6%
9% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
53.2%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.1%
15% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Mount Carmel Home – Keens Memorial is located in Kearney, Nebraska.
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Mount Carmel Home – Keens Memorial has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
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(308) 237-2287 will put you in contact with the team at Mount Carmel Home – Keens Memorial.
