Nursing homes in Kearney, NE

Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Kearney, part of the Buffalo area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Kearney, Nebraska, located in Buffalo County, currently hosts five nursing home facilities serving residents in ZIP codes 68847 and 68845. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these local providers hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the facilities in the area, Brookestone Gardens, operated by Vetter Senior Living, stands out with a top-tier 5-star rating, reflecting its current performance metrics within the federal quality system.

What to look for in Kearney

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 5 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 3 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Kearney

1. 1
   Brookestone Gardens

   VETTER SENIOR LIVING · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial

   MOUNT CARMEL HOME KEENS MEMORIAL · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   Mother Hull Home

   MOTHER HULL HOME · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   Good Samaritan Society - St John's

   GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Medium
   2.0
5. 5
   Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village

   GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Medium
   1.0

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