Nursing homeActive
Brookestone Gardens
2615 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68845308236021154 certified beds · 52 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
9
● 0● 9● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-12-16
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 3
Staffing 5
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Nebraska DHHS · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-31 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-17 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Nebraska DHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 285305-20251216-F605
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 285305-20251216-F655
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 285305-20251216-F686
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 285305-20251216-F712
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 285305-20251216-F732
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 285305-20251216-F880
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-02Record 285305-20241031-F684
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-02Record 285305-20241031-F755
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-02Record 285305-20241031-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.98
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.79
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.03
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover35%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover23%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.1% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 4.5% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.9% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 0.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 14.4% | 19.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Ghosh, Anirban Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Honas, Katelyn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuhr, Brian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanekeren, Glenn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter Senior Living Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Eldora Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Jack Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ghosh, Anirban Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Honas, Katelyn Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuhr, Brian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuhr, Brian Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanekeren, Glenn Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanekeren, Glenn Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Eldora Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Eldora Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Jack Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Jack Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Vetter Senior Living — 22 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Nebraska.
No county cost figures on file for Buffalo.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial Kearney | 1.7 mi | 2026-01-20 | 050 |
| Mother Hull Home Kearney | 2.2 mi | 2026-02-09 | 0170 |
| Good Samaritan Society - St John's Kearney | 2.5 mi | 2026-06-08 | 0291 |
| Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village Kearney | 3.7 mi | 2026-04-14 | 1252 |
| Bethany Home, Inc Minden | 15.6 mi | 2025-06-26 | 0130 |
Watch this facility
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |