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Good Samaritan Society - St John'S
3410 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
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 56 beds, Good Samaritan Society - St John'S serves Kearney in Buffalo County, Nebraska and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1996.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 10, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 53.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 51.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Buffalo Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 17 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 53.6 | 29.3 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.1% | 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: 2 Apr 2026, 6 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×19 E ×7 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Jan 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Jan 2025 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Jan 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Payment denial | — | 8 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.1%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 12.7% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.5% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.3% | 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: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Chain: Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Good Samaritan Society - St John'S been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Society - St John'S been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society - St John'S compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan Society - St John'S?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sanford and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan Society - St John'S last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Apr 2026.
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.