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Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Kearney, NE
Exterior view of Good Samaritan Society - St. Luke's sign Residents enjoying a meal in the dining room. Elderly couple jogging in a sunny park Caregiver interacting with elderly resident in a common area.

Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Kearney, NE
2201 E. 32Nd St, Kearney, NE 68845 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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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.

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Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #234 / 285Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 234th out of 285 homes 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 cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
25 / 100

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsHome-Based Services, Caregiver Support

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Nebraska average is: 61.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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NH
AL
IL
SNF
Kearney
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 81
Rank #147 / 225
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5.13
Facility 5.13
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #17 / 119
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +25%+15%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 124
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #31 / 122
5.0
Facility 5.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #94 / 122
-3-
89
Facility 89
NE AVG 47
Rank #1 / 285
Anirban Ghosh
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
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$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #20 / 113
65.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 65.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #48 / 113
285305
Mount Carmel Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Kearney
75
Facility 75
NE AVG 81
Rank #90 / 225
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #97 / 177
+3%
6.74
Facility 6.74
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #2 / 119
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -11%+51%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 124
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #1 / 122
1.0
Facility 1.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #1 / 122
-57-
73
Facility 73
NE AVG 47
Rank #32 / 285
Mary Blavet
$7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #41 / 113
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Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #32 / 113
69.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #31 / 113
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Bethany Home ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Minden
64
Facility 64
NE AVG 81
Rank #121 / 225
79.7%
Facility 79.7%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #79 / 177
+9%
4.90
Facility 4.90
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #24 / 119
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$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 124
19
Facility 19
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #72 / 122
6.3
Facility 6.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #109 / 122
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47
Facility 47
NE AVG 47
Rank #152 / 285
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$8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
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Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #29 / 113
60.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 60.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
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285270
Mother Hull Home ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Kearney
58
Facility 58
NE AVG 81
Rank #140 / 225
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #29 / 177
+22%
5.57
Facility 5.57
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #8 / 119
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -46%+25%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 124
14
Facility 14
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #49 / 122
4.7
Facility 4.7
NE AVG 4.2
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87
Facility 87
NE AVG 47
Rank #4 / 285
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$4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
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Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
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Facility 76.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #9 / 113
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Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s is located in Kearney, 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 4 photos of Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s in the photo gallery on this page.

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

Good Samaritan Society – St. Luke‘s is located at 2201 E. 32Nd St, Kearney, NE 68845.

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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