Nursing Homes in ZIP 68845 (Kearney, NE)

The public CMS snapshot maps 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes to ZIP 68845 in Kearney, NE, rated 4.5 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Nursing Homes data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Brookestone Gardens5.03555451.9%23.1%0
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial4.04447556.6%36.4%0

How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 68845

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 68845, Kearney, NE, 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.

What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 68845

Of the 2 nursing homess listed in ZIP 68845, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at Brookestone Gardens (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 129 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 5.45 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 29.8%. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating4.5 / 5
Highest-rated providerBrookestone Gardens (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 non-profit
Certified beds (total)129
Providers with a federal penalty0
Avg nurse hours / resident-day5.45
Avg RN turnover29.8%

Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 68845

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Brookestone Gardens Kearney, NE 68845 CMS rating 5.0 / 554 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial Kearney, NE 68845 CMS rating 4.0 / 575 beds

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Frequently asked questions

Do any providers in ZIP 68845 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 68845 in this CMS snapshot.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 68845?
129 certified beds are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 68845. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 68845?
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 68845 (Kearney, NE).
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 68845?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 68845 is 2 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 68845?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 68845 is 4.5 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.

Where this data comes from

All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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