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Nursing homes in Buffalo County, Nebraska
Buffalo County, Nebraska, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 303 certified beds.
60% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 89 health deficiencies over three cycles, 29.4 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $12K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Buffalo County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 60% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 29.4 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $12K | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookestone Gardens | Kearney | 54 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16.7 | — | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial | Kearney | 75 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6.7 | — | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society - St John'S | Kearney | 56 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 53.6 | — | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Mother Hull Home | Kearney | 58 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 29.3 | — | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society - St Luke'S Village | Kearney | 60 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 46.7 | $12K | 14 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 10 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 10 |
| F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 5 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (2), Vetter Senior Living (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Buffalo County, Nebraska?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 303 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Buffalo County have the highest CMS ratings?
Brookestone Gardens (5 stars), Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial (4 stars), Good Samaritan Society - St John'S (2 stars)
How do Buffalo County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
60% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 29.4 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.