Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-16 · Fire 2025-12-16
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Kearney, NE
Brookestone Gardens
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2615 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE
(308) 236-0211
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
54
Certified beds
Average residents
50
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Vetter Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2019-08-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.25
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.38
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.36
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.05
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
2.0
1.2 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
92.8%
7.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.7% |
4.5%
0.8 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.4%
4.4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
5.3%
1.5 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.0% |
19.5%
3.5 pts better
|
19.6%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.5% |
21.6%
13.1 pts better
|
16.7%
8.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.3%
0.3 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 27.8% |
20.4%
7.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
11.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.6% |
19.9%
4.3 pts better
|
14.9%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.7% |
2.9%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.2% |
26.6%
2.4 pts better
|
19.8%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
4.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
80.5%
19.5 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.1% |
11.6%
2.5 pts better
|
12.0%
2.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.4%
2.4 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
75.9%
24.1 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 3.0% |
20.9%
17.9 pts better
|
23.9%
20.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-10-31 · Fire 2024-10-31
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-17 · Fire 2023-10-17
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-12-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-12-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-17
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-10-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-17
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-10-30
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-01-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2026-01-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2026-01-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-02
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Vetter Senior Living
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Ghosh, Anirban
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ghosh, Anirban
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Honas, Katelyn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Honas, Katelyn
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vetter Senior Living
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Vetter, Eldora
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vetter, Eldora
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vetter, Eldora
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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