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HomeNebraskaBrookestone Gardens

Brookestone Gardens

2615 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE 688453082360211
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
54
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 54 certified beds with an average of 50.3 residents per day (93% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Dec 16, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.99 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 32.9%

• Part of the Vetter Senior Living chain (22 facilities)

Brookestone Gardens is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kearney, Nebraska with 54 certified beds. It has been operating since 2019. The facility scored above average compared to Nebraska facilities.

Beds
54
Avg Residents/Day
50.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 21, 2019
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Buffalo
Last Inspection
Dec 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
39.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.36 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.38 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.25 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.99 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.05 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.19 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.9%
RN Turnover
12.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
VETTER SENIOR LIVING5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 23, 2016
VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 23, 2016
VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2017
GHOSH, ANIRBANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 18, 2022
HONAS, KATELYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2019
STUHR, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, ELDORAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, JACKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
STUHR, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, JACKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
GHOSH, ANIRBANCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 18, 2022
HONAS, KATELYNCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2019
STUHR, BRIANCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, JACKCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Brookestone Gardens?▾
Brookestone Gardens has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Brookestone Gardens had any health inspection violations?▾
Brookestone Gardens had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 16, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Brookestone Gardens?▾
Brookestone Gardens provides 4.99 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours, 0.38 LPN hours, and 3.36 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.9%.
How many beds does Brookestone Gardens have?▾
Brookestone Gardens has 54 certified beds with an average of 50.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Brookestone Gardens?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in Kearney, Nebraska with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Kearney nursing homes page.

Part of Vetter Senior Living

This chain operates 22 facilities. View all →