Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

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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.
Brookestone Gardens is administrated by Administrator Andrew Wismer.
In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 5 | 52 | This facility has 90% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (5 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 90% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.7 | 7.4 | This facility has 91% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (0.7 vs. NE avg 7.4).↓ 91% better |
Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Nebraska average 18.2
Nebraska average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 10 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Nebraska average: 0.2
Nebraska average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,902 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 9,558 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 21 | 0 | 21 | 6,062 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,261 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,486 | 87 | 95% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,375 | 79 | 86% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 895 | 80 | 87% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 857 | 73 | 79% | 4.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 533 | 78 | 85% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 470 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 368 | 65 | 71% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 303 | 50 | 54% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 177 | 55 | 60% | 3.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 158 | 39 | 42% | 3.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 26 | 28% | 1.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
35% of new residents, often for short stays.
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Brookestone Gardens based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Estimated distance in miles from Kearney's city center to Brookestone Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Brookestone Gardens is located in KEARNEY, Nebraska.
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The legal owner and operator of Brookestone Gardens is Vsl Kearney, Llc.
Brookestone Gardens has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NE state health department records, Brookestone Gardens's license number is ALF381.
Brookestone Gardens's occupancy is 90.2%.
Administrator Andrew Wismer is the administrator of Brookestone Gardens.
Brookestone Gardens has 54 beds.
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