Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-20 · Fire 2026-01-20
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Kearney, NE
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
412 West 18th Street, Kearney, NE
(308) 237-2287
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
75
Certified beds
Average residents
57
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-12-01
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
1.12
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
4.50
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
5.40
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
55%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
41%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.0
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
92.8%
6.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 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 | 2.4% |
4.5%
2.1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.0% |
4.4%
3.4 pts better
|
11.4%
10.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.0% |
5.3%
2.3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.9% |
19.5%
4.6 pts better
|
19.6%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.3% |
21.6%
2.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.6 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 | 23.7% |
20.4%
3.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.5% |
19.9%
0.4 pts better
|
14.9%
4.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.1% |
2.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 34.6% |
26.6%
8 pts worse
|
19.8%
14.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.4% |
4.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.7 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 | 10.6% |
11.6%
1 pts better
|
12.0%
1.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
2.4%
0.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.4% |
75.9%
21.5 pts better
|
79.7%
17.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.9% |
20.9%
4 pts better
|
23.9%
7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-11-13 · Fire 2024-11-13
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-11-16 · Fire 2023-11-16
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2026-01-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
K200 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2026-01-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-13
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-12-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-13
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-13
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-13
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 2024-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-13
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-12-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-16
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-12-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-16
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-12-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-16
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-12-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-16
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-12-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-16
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-12-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-16
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-12-01
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
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
2026-01-20
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-01-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Blavet, Mary
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Banda, Tracy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Banda, Tracy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Banda, Tracy
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Birdsley, Emily
Corporate Officer · Individual
Birdsley, Emily
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Blavet, Mary
Corporate Officer · Individual
Johnson, Katherine
Corporate Director · Individual
Messbarger, Robert
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
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