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Good Samaritan Society - St Luke'S Village
2201 East 32nd Street, 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.
Good Samaritan Society - St Luke'S Village, in Kearney, Nebraska, is certified for 60 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Good Samaritan Society chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 14, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 46.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $12K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 64.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Buffalo Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 17 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.7 | 29.3 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.7% | 51.1% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $11,654 | $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: 14 Apr 2026, 28 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×16 E ×4 F ×5 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 14 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 | 25 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 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 | 25 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | 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 | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | C | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2025 | Fine | $11,654 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.7%, RNs 66.7%; 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 | 17.0% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 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 | 8.4% | 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 | 30.3% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.1% | 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 |
| 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 |
All 5 facilities in Buffalo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society - St Luke'S Village been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Society - St Luke'S Village been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $12K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society - St Luke'S Village compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 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 Luke'S Village?
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 Luke'S Village last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 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.