Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Kearney, NE

Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Kearney, NE

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s

Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke’s is a nursing home in Kearney, Nebraska, that serves Buffalo County and the surrounding area. The building splits its time between short-term post-hospital rehab, permanent nursing care, hospice support, and temporary respite stays for family caregivers. If you plan on visiting, the neighborhood carries a low walk score of 25, meaning the area is mostly car-dependent, so you will need a vehicle for almost all errands outside the property.

The daily routine on the floor combines clinical care with home-based outreach programs and caregiver support systems to help local seniors. Staff members manage daily health monitoring and therapy routines inside the building while also coordinating services that extend past the campus walls. The location sits near local medical facilities, allowing for straightforward transfers if a resident needs outside clinical testing or specialist appointments.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the main office to see which rooms are currently vacant or to ask about the intake checklist. The administrative team can explain their different care tiers, walk you through payment options, and show you how the floor staff sets up daily rehabilitation and wellness schedules.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #236 / 296Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 236th out of 296 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsHome-Based Services, Caregiver Support

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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AL
IL
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54
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10
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5.0
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-3-
89
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Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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65.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 65.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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285305
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NH
MC
SNF
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75
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80.4%
Facility 80.4%
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+13%
6.51
Facility 6.51
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1
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73
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Facility 69.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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Mother Hull Home
NH
SNF
Kearney
58
Facility 58
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89.7%
Facility 89.7%
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+26%
6.05
Facility 6.05
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14
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87
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Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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AL
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60
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19
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2
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Nebraska

Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s 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 Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s

Is Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s in a walkable area?

Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s?

No, Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s?

(308) 833-5236 will put you in contact with the team at Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s.

Is Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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