Nursing Homes in Buffalo County, Nebraska

5 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Buffalo County, averaging 2.8 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

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Nursing Homes profiles in Buffalo County

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Brookestone Gardens Kearney, NE 68845 CMS rating 5.0 / 554 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Good Samaritan Society - St John's Kearney, NE 68847 CMS rating 2.0 / 556 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village Kearney, NE 68847 CMS rating 1.0 / 560 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Mother Hull Home Kearney, NE 68847 CMS rating 2.0 / 558 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial Kearney, NE 68845 CMS rating 4.0 / 575 beds

Cities in Buffalo County

Kearney, NE 5 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Buffalo County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Buffalo County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Buffalo County?
The current CMS snapshot lists 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Buffalo County, Nebraska, with an average overall CMS rating of 2.8 out of 5 among rated providers.
Which cities in Buffalo County have nursing homes?
Kearney have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current snapshot.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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