Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Mount Carmel Home
Mount Carmel Home is an Independent Living Home in Nebraska
Mount Carmel Home is an Independent Living Home in Nebraska
Mount Carmel Home
Mount Carmel Home is an Independent Living Home in Nebraska
Mount Carmel Home is an Independent Living Home in Nebraska
Overview of Mount Carmel Home
Mount Carmel Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility accommodating up to 75 residents in Nebraska. Since 1929, this assisted living community has been under the stewardship of the Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters. This group of Nuns, engaged in a broad spectrum of social, religious, educational, and mission-driven work, operates across various locations, including the United States, England, the Caribbean, and Africa.
The dedicated team at Mount Carmel Home shares an unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of care. Their meticulous approach is centered around elevating the quality of life for every individual resident, with nuns and staff ensuring that 24/7 pastoral care and spiritual counseling are readily available, underscoring the community’s steadfast dedication to the comprehensive well-being of their esteemed senior residents. Residents at Mount Carmel Home experience a nurturing spiritual environment through daily Catholic Mass and additional services tailored to different faiths offered throughout the week.
Emily Birdsley serves as the Administrator at Mount Carmel Home. She is a key member of the leadership team, overseeing the community's operations to ensure a supportive and well-managed environment for residents and staff.
Quality ratings
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
75
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
78.1%
Residents per day (avg)
58
Occupancy rate
78.1%
Residents per day (avg)
58
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
76% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
15% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 years
Medicaid
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Finances and operations
Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$6.6M
Surplus of revenue
$354.1K
Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$6,605,856.00
Surplus of revenue
$354,143.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.3M
Walk Score: 73 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
285216
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Emily Birdsley, Administrator
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Mount Carmel Home
Nursing Home
Memory Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.Compare Independent Living around Kearney
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Kearney
90
No
1
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-
-
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Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Mount Carmel Home
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
N
Nursing
Kearney
75
No
73
BLAVET, MARY
78.1%
$6,332,142.00
$3,788,723.00
59.8%
57.80
5/5
6.5130
5/5
4/5
3/5
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Chrisoma West
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Holdrege
60
No
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Cambridge Court Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Kearney
48
Yes
74
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Kearney County Health Services
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
N
Nursing
Minden
-
No
48
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
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1 mile from city center
412 W 18th St, Kearney, NE 68845
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
154
Total Staff
131
Employees
23
Contractors
37,133
Total Hours (Quarter)
55
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 88 | 7.6 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
122 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
19 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.3%
of total hours from contractors
1,242 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 10
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 88 | 0 | 88 | 23,889 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,945 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,716 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,032 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 978 | 66 | 73% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 969 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 533 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 425 | 56 | 62% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 417 | 53 | 58% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 285 | 55 | 60% | 4.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 172 | 55 | 60% | 2.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 163 | 34 | 37% | 4.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 10 | 10 | 73 | 39 | 43% | 1.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 3% | 6.2 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Nov 2023 – Nov 2023)
1
Inspections
1
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
1
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2023
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Infection Control
1
100% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
1
Complaint Investigations
0
State Comparison (NE)
Avg Citations (State)
18.2
This Facility: 1
Avg Critical (State)
0.2
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
Nov 16, 2023
Severity: E · Category: Infection Control · Tag: F0880 · Status: Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
60
Total Residents
Medicare
9
(15%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
21
(35%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
30
(50%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
16
Total Specialty Beds
21.3%
of Bed Capacity
16
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
21.3%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
11.0
Score
Near average
Nebraska avg: 11.3
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
26.9
Score
15% worse than avg
Nebraska avg: 23.3
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
18.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
1.8%
Urinary Tract Infection
6.6%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
2.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.0%
Antipsychotic Use
21.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
26.6%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.2%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
35.3%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
24% better than avg
Nebraska: 80.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
2.2%
8% better than avg
Nebraska: 2.4%
Influenza Vaccine
97.4%
28% better than avg
Nebraska: 75.9%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Nebraska Respite Network
NE Respite Network
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), 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 Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.
- Services: 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)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Nebraska Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Nebraska SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
NE Respite Network
Nebraska Respite Network
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- NE Specifics:Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Nebraska Personal Assistance Services
Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), 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 Specifics:Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).
Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, 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 Specifics:Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Nebraska Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Nebraska SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- NE Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran demand in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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