Kearney, NE

Good Samaritan Society - St John's

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3410 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE

(308) 234-1888

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

56

Certified beds

Average residents

50

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Good Samaritan Society

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1996-06-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.55

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.44

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.14

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.64

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

60%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

53%

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 0.4
2.0
1.6 pts better
1.8
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.3%
92.8%
6.5 pts better
93.4%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.8%
96.1%
1.7 pts better
95.5%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.8%
4.5%
2.3 pts worse
3.3%
3.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.7%
4.4%
1.7 pts better
11.4%
8.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.2%
5.3%
0.9 pts worse
5.4%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.8%
19.5%
0.3 pts worse
19.6%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 27.5%
21.6%
5.9 pts worse
16.7%
10.8 pts worse
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 22.2%
20.4%
1.8 pts worse
16.3%
5.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.5%
19.9%
3.4 pts better
14.9%
1.6 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 3.4%
2.9%
0.5 pts worse
1.7%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 28.6%
26.6%
2 pts worse
19.8%
8.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.3%
4.3%
2 pts worse
5.1%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.4%
80.5%
10.9 pts better
81.7%
9.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 17.8%
11.6%
6.2 pts worse
12.0%
5.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
2.4%
0.4 pts better
1.6%
0.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.3%
75.9%
7.4 pts better
79.7%
3.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 16.8%
20.9%
4.1 pts better
23.9%
7.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-06 · Fire 2025-01-06

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-12-13 · Fire 2023-12-13

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-11-17 · Fire 2022-11-17

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-01-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-01-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2022-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

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 2022-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2022-12-31

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-02

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-08-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-10

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-02-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-13

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-01-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2022-12-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-12-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2022-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2022-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2022-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2022-12-30

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Sanford

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 89 facilities 2019-01-01
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 88 facilities 2019-01-01
Cain, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 28 facilities 2024-05-30
Dykhouse, Dana

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 85 facilities 2024-05-30
Engbrecht, Wesley

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Fluit, Joel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 88 facilities 2022-10-01
Gassen, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Gassen, William

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Gulsvig, Neil

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 86 facilities 2024-05-30
Lundeen, Mark

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Middleton, Aimee

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 88 facilities 2022-01-27
Molbert, Lauris

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Morrison, Tony

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2019-01-01
North, Andrew

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Olson, Nicholas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 87 facilities 2024-04-08
Richardson, Abby

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-04-01
Rogers, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 27 facilities 2022-06-13
Schema, Nathan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 88 facilities 2022-01-01
Shulkin, David

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 85 facilities 2024-05-30
Stauss, Jennifer

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-08-27
Teiken, Brent

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 89 facilities 2024-05-30

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