Best nursing homes in Buffalo County, NE
There are 5 nursing homes in Buffalo County, Nebraska certified by Medicare. Of the 5 with a CMS star rating, the average is 2.8 stars, compared with 2.8 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Buffalo County, NE, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Brookestone Gardens
2615 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Non-profit · 54 beds · Part of Vetter Senior Living
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★4Above average
3.Good Samaritan Society - St John's
3410 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
Non-profit · 56 beds · Part of Good Samaritan Society
★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★2Below average
5.Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village
2201 East 32nd Street, Kearney, NE 68847
Non-profit · 60 beds · Part of Good Samaritan Society
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookestone Gardens | 5 | 54 | Non-profit |
| Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial | 4 | 75 | Non-profit |
| Good Samaritan Society - St John's | 2 | 56 | Non-profit |
| Mother Hull Home | 2 | 58 | Non-profit |
| Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village | 1 | 60 | Non-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Kearney, NE (5 · 0 mi)
- Minden, NE (1 · 15.5 mi)
- Kenesaw, NE (1 · 22.9 mi)
- Holdrege, NE (2 · 23.8 mi)
- Bertrand, NE (1 · 31.3 mi)
- Hastings, NE (1 · 38.3 mi)
- Grand Island, NE (6 · 40.2 mi)
- Elwood, NE (1 · 41.5 mi)
- Blue Hill, NE (1 · 41.9 mi)
- Franklin, NE (1 · 42.1 mi)
- Alma, NE (1 · 43.5 mi)
- St Paul, NE (1 · 48.3 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Buffalo County, NE?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Buffalo County, NE?
Brookestone Gardens has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Buffalo County, NE have CMS warnings?
None of the nursing homes in Buffalo County, NE currently carry a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)