Teri Wenz
May 2026
Brookestone Gardens in Kearney, NE is a welcoming, clean, well run facility. My mother was a resident. The staff was excellent. The food was good. Mom received excellent care.
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 54
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 54
- Inspections
- View history (18 citations)
- Care continuum
- Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing on one campus
- Short-term stays
- Short-term rehabilitation services available on campus
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
The Good
- Full continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing
- Offers short-term rehabilitation on the same campus
- Received National Quality Awards including Silver and Bronze distinctions
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
- No detailed reviews provided to assess day-to-day experience
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Brookestone Gardens is a senior living community in Kearney, Nebraska offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 23 reviews.
About Brookestone Gardens
Brookestone Gardens is a senior living community in Kearney, Nebraska, offering skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and short-term rehabilitation services.
The community has been designed to meet the changing needs of seniors through a continuum of care, providing independent and assisted living apartments alongside short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care on its campus.
Brookestone Gardens has received National Quality Awards, including Silver and Bronze distinctions throughout the years, reflecting its commitment to care standards.
Types of Care at Brookestone Gardens
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Brookestone Gardens
4.2overall · 23 ratings combined
4.2★ on Google (23)
James Thomas
Nov 2025
I would recommend Brookstone to any family or individual seeking a safe residential community sensitive to the needs of an elderly person experiencing the changes they are confronted towards their latter years of life. Some are at the beginning of those changes and some are at other stages of those changes. From what I saw and experienced with my mother, Brookstone appears to be very competent, and even effective, at managing those changes, along with working with the families of those going through those changes. I would highly recommend this facility to anybody seeking assistance with the care of their elderly loved one.
Barb Gurnett
Nov 2025
Beautiful facility and staff are wonderful. They take care of your family members and treat them with the upmost respect.
Tami Burke
Oct 2024
Our family is grateful for the level of care and kindness our loved one receives at Brookestone. The staff is kind and respectful and most importantly responsive when concerns arise. The facility is beautiful and the residents apartments are so comfortable and warm. Brookestone offers a space that feels as close to home as we could hope for.
T Ramsey
Jul 2021
Brand new facilities on a beautiful campus in the best neighborhood in Kearney certainly led us to believe that our dear Aunt was going to be well cared for. We could not have been more wrong. Brookestone Correctional Facilities would be a more fitting name. Certainly the food is better in prison-as she’s now been fed uncooked cream of wheat for three breakfasts in a row. She is not allowed to breakfast in her room (on food our family brings her because of how unpalatable the meals are), facility rules and all. To visit your loved one, you must make an appointment-and don’t even think of making it less than two hours in advance or you’ll be met with a rude and snippy women on the other line. No spontaneous visits for these inmates er residents. Children under 12 are not permitted to see their loved ones, so plan on devastated children when you tell them they can’t hug their aunt because of facility rules. Outings to say, Dairy Queen or a birthday party, must first be requested and a form filled out and permission granted DAYS in advance. Again, no last minute trips to the store. Our elderly loved ones certainly don’t need to be doing frivolous things like going shopping or out for tacos, do they? Did I mention that the food is inedible? The staff seems to be pleasant to the residents and there’s been no concern about rude nurses or poor health care. The facilities also seem to be very clean….but if you enjoy spending time with your loved one, or they enjoy good food, I’d recommend quite literally every other facility in town, Buffalo County Jail included.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 18 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Dec 16, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2026
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2026
Oct 31, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2023
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Brookestone Gardens offer?
Brookestone Gardens offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Brookestone Gardens located?
Brookestone Gardens is located at 2615 West 11th Street in Kearney, Nebraska.
How did Brookestone Gardens do on recent health and safety inspections?
Brookestone Gardens had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 18 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Brookestone Gardens?
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