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HomeNebraskaMt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial

Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial

412 West 18th Street, Kearney, NE 688453082372287WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(68 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
75
certified

How Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial Compares in Nebraska

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
NE average
2.8/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
NE average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
NE average
3.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
6.11 hrs/day
NE average
3.98 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
NE average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
41.0%
NE average
48.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Nebraska average of 2.8/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Nebraska average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 6.11 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.98.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 13, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 20, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Nebraska median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
Nebraska median
Buffalo County 65+
7,835
15.6% of county
County Population
50,103
Buffalo County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kearney, Nebraska with 75 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
75
Avg Residents/Day
56.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Buffalo
Last Inspection
Jan 20, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
12.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

F0605Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 Aide4.48 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.11 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing6.11 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total5.29 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.0%
RN Turnover
36.4%
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 (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BLAVET, MARYDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
BIRDSLEY, EMILYCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 7, 2018
MESSBARGER, ROBERTCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 1, 2020
BANDA, TRACYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2006
JOHNSON, KATHERINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 9, 2017
BANDA, TRACYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
BIRDSLEY, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 4, 2018
BLAVET, MARYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2013
BANDA, TRACYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
BIRDSLEY, EMILYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 8, 2025
BLAVET, MARYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 8, 2025
JOHNSON, KATHERINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 8, 2025
MESSBARGER, ROBERTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 8, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial and nearby alternatives.

All Nebraska facilities
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial
Kearney, NECurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mother Hull Home
Kearney, NE3,168 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - St John's
Kearney, NE1.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Brookestone Gardens
Kearney, NE1.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village
Kearney, NE2.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $11,654
Bethany Home, Inc
Minden, NE15.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Holdrege Memorial Homes, Inc
Holdrege, NE22.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial
Kearney, NE · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Mother Hull Home
Kearney, NE
3,168 ft2/52/53/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - St John's
Kearney, NE
1.2 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Brookestone Gardens
Kearney, NE
1.7 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village
Kearney, NE
2.1 mi1/51/52/5$11,654
Bethany Home, Inc
Minden, NE
15.2 mi2/52/55/5None recorded
Holdrege Memorial Homes, Inc
Holdrege, NE
22.3 mi2/52/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial?▾
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Nebraska is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial had any health inspection violations?▾
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 20, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial?▾
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial provides 6.11 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 1.11 LPN hours, and 4.48 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.0%.
How many beds does Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial have?▾
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial has 75 certified beds with an average of 56.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 75% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Nebraska, including 4 in Kearney. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial?▾
On Google Maps, Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 68 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.