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Brookestone Gardens
2615 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 54 beds, Brookestone Gardens serves Kearney in Buffalo County, Nebraska and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2019.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 3, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 35.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Buffalo Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 17 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 29.3 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.2% | 51.1% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 180 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Nebraska average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 16 Dec 2025, 31 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×5 E ×3 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.2%, RNs 23.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nebraska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.9% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.2% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.5% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Vsl Kearney Llc. Chain: Vetter Senior Living (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/23/2016 |
| Vetter Senior Living | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2016 |
| Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Buffalo County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 5 facilities in Buffalo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brookestone Gardens been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Brookestone Gardens been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brookestone Gardens compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brookestone Gardens?
It is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vetter Senior Living, Vetter Senior Living and Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brookestone Gardens last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.