BGood · score 68/100 · #35 of 179 in Nebraska
Brookestone Gardens
2615 West 11Th Street, Kearney, NE 68845 · 54 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Nebraska
6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48)below median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Brookestone Gardens is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Nebraska nursing homes in the same size band (small, 54 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Brookestone Gardens at a Glance
B
68/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.79 h.
85<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 48.
31<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
94<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
63<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Nebraska, small facilities · CMS record 285305 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2615 West 11Th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Phone3082360211
CountyBuffalo
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds54
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top quarter
1
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- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top quarter
1
Eventide Williamsburg - Lincoln, NE · 50 beds
- Staffing 5.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Nebraska
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.