Chi Health Good Samaritan
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Kearney, NE

Overview of Chi Health Good Samaritan

Chi Health Good Samaritan is a senior living community in Kearney, Nebraska, that has provided nursing home and assisted living care since its founding in 1924 by the Sisters of St. Francis. The building splits its daily floor operations between short-term rehabilitation therapy and permanent residential care. Outside the property, the neighborhood has a walk score of 78, making it highly walkable, which means visitors and families can easily take care of errands on foot without needing to drive.

The building relies on a 24-hour staffing schedule to handle clinical care, daily personal support, and physical rehabilitation routines. The team also coordinates home care services for individuals transitioning back into the community. On campus, the layout includes a spa, organized volunteer programs, and regular religious services that tie back to the facility’s faith-based background.

Families checking out local options can reach out to the admissions desk to check on room availability or to ask about the move-in process. The administrative team can walk you through the various insurance and private pay pathways, explain how the physical therapy team sets up its schedules, and show you the campus layout firsthand.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 78 / 100 Rank #23 / 298Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 298 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa
Religious Services
Volunteer Program

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

CMS & NE Dept. of Health data

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Nebraska

Chi Health Good Samaritan is located in Kearney, 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 Chi Health Good Samaritan

Is Chi Health Good Samaritan in a walkable area?

Chi Health Good Samaritan has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Chi Health Good Samaritan?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Chi Health Good Samaritan in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Chi Health Good Samaritan?

(308) 865-7100 will put you in contact with the team at Chi Health Good Samaritan.

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