Good Samaritan Society - St John'S
Kearney, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285189) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (308) 234-1888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - St John'S has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - St John'S reports total nurse staffing of 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.1%.
Good Samaritan Society - St John'S has no federal fines on record, but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and the facility is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - St John'S is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 1996. The facility is licensed for 56 certified beds and currently serves an average of 46 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measures (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.40, with 0.71 of those hours provided by registered nurses (RNs). Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.1%, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS does list 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and this facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. CMS has not recorded any change in ownership for this facility in the past 12 months. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, with 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 51.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
There are no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00), but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 56 certified beds and an average of 46 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each rated 1 to 5 stars; here they are 2, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3082341888 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3082341888 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285189?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.