Best Skilled Nursing in Kearney, Nebraska
6 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 6 skilled nursing communities in Kearney. Families rate them 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 162 public reviews.
- 6communities
- 4.2average rating, 6 rated
- 162family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Central Nebraska Veterans' Home
Kearney, Nebraska
4.5(26)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Good Samaritan Society - St. Luke's
Kearney, Nebraska
4.5(15)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Mount Carmel Home-Keens Memorial
Kearney, Nebraska
4.3(70)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Brookestone Gardens
Kearney, Nebraska
4.2(23)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Mother Hull Home
Kearney, Nebraska
4.1(8)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Good Samaritan Society - St John'S
Kearney, Nebraska
3.5(20)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Kearney
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Central Nebraska Veterans' Home
4.5 (26 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families and visitors generally describe Central Nebraska Veterans' Home as clean, secure, and welcoming, with a beautiful campus and staff who are attentive and respectful of residents. Reviewers appreciate the…
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Good Samaritan Society - St. Luke's
4.5 (15 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 60 units
Families generally describe Good Samaritan Society - St. Luke's as a well-run skilled nursing community where staff treat residents like family and long-term residents report satisfaction with care. However, one strongly…
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Mount Carmel Home-Keens Memorial
4.3 (70 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 75 units
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4.2 (23 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 54 units
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4.1 (8 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 58 units
Families describe Mother Hull Home as a compassionate, well-staffed skilled nursing facility where residents receive attentive, personalized care, including during hospice and short-term rehab stays. Reviewers…
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Good Samaritan Society - St John'S
3.5 (20 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 56 units
Good Samaritan Society - St John'S is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Kearney, Nebraska, licensed for up to 56 residents. It holds an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 20 Google reviews, but no…
What families say about skilled nursing in Kearney
Counted across the review summaries of 6 Kearney communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 50%
- Activities and social life 50%
- Safety and security 50%
- Medical and nursing care 33%
- Building and grounds 33%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 50%
- Cost and billing 50%
- Staff attitude 33%
- Building and upkeep 33%
“We visited my Dad around lunchtime it smelled delicious, the nurse was pleasant, happy and courteous! The CNVH was nice 👍🙂”
Skilled Nursing in Kearney: the figures
- •Of the 5 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 1 have more than 60.
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.8 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: on-site nurse (rn) (5), restaurant style dining room (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), medication management (5), housekeeping (5), emergency call system (5).
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 6 communities listed in Kearney, 162 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Kearney ask about.
- Home Care in Nebraska: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Kearney: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Kearney, Nebraska?
MyLivingChoice lists 6 skilled nursing long term care communities in Kearney, Nebraska, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Kearney are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Central Nebraska Veterans' Home (4.5★, 26 ratings), Good Samaritan Society - St. Luke's (4.5★, 15 ratings), Mount Carmel Home-Keens Memorial (4.3★, 70 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Kearney?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Kearney has assisted living (8 communities), independent living (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities), home health (2 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Kearney?
Families rate Kearney skilled nursing long term care communities 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 162 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Kearney skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 6 Kearney communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 50%), activities and social life (mentioned for 50%), safety and security (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are communication with families (50%), cost and billing (50%), staff attitude (33%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Kearney?
Of the 5 Kearney communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 1 has more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Kearney nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Kearney carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.8 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.