Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial
Kearney, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285216) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 237-2287 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial reports total nurse staffing of about 6.11 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a 4-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0%.
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, operating under non-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 75 beds and reports an average of 56.6 residents, and it has held its federal certification since December 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its component ratings are also strong: a 4-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 6.11 hours per resident per day, including about 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No ownership change has been recorded for this facility in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation data was provided. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 4 out of 5 overall star rating, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 41.0% and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon displayed and is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 75 beds and reports an average of 56.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in CMS records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 4 stars across all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3082372287 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3082372287 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285216?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.