Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 68845 (Kearney, NE)
The current data maps 13 listed providers to ZIP 68845 in Kearney, NE, spanning 2 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, 1 hospice, 5 assisted living facilities, 2 home care agencies, 1 senior housing, 1 hospitals. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 4.0 out of 5.
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Listed providers in ZIP 68845
Care types in ZIP 68845
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Data profile for ZIP 68845
The current data covers the 13 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 68845: 5 (38%) carry a published CMS overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 non-profit, 2 for-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Brookestone Gardens (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 155 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 5.45 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 29.8% where reported.
| Providers on record | 13 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 5 of 13 (38%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Brookestone Gardens (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 non-profit, 2 for-profit, 1 other |
| Certified beds (total) | 155 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
What to weigh in ZIP 68845
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 68845, Kearney, NE, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5410 17TH AVE NE OPCO LLC | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Brookestone Gardens | Nursing Home | 5.0 | non-profit | 54 | 0 |
| BROOKESTONE HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE | Home Health Agency | 3.0 | non-profit | — | 0 |
| BROOKESTONE HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE | Hospice | 4.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| Cimarron Court | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 26 | 0 |
| CORNERSTONE CAREGIVING EAST LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| GCA KEARNEY OPERATIONS | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| KEARNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Hospital | 4.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial | Nursing Home | 4.0 | non-profit | 75 | 0 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| VETERAN HOME CARE LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| VSL KEARNEY LLC | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| WEL-LIFE AT KEARNEY, INC | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
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