Brookestone Gardens — nursing home in Kearney, NE

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 54 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 51.5 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 285305
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Aug 21, 2019
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Vsl Kearney LLC
CMS chain: Vetter Senior Living 22 facilities
Phone: (308) 236-0211
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

6

latest Dec 16, 2025

Citations

18

9 health · 9 fire

Harm or worse

0

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D5	E5	F8
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 285305
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 54
First approved: Aug 21, 2019
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Nebraska.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Dec 16, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Dec 16, 2025	Health	Health Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 31, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	5	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 31, 2024	Health	Health Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 17, 2023	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 17, 2023	Health	Health Standard	0	No citations	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D5	E5	F8
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction
Dec 16, 2025	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jan 9, 2026
Dec 16, 2025	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jan 9, 2026
Dec 16, 2025	F-0605	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 30, 2026
Dec 16, 2025	F-0655	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 30, 2026
Dec 16, 2025	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 30, 2026
Dec 16, 2025	F-0712	Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 30, 2026
Dec 16, 2025	F-0732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jan 30, 2026
Dec 16, 2025	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 30, 2026
Oct 31, 2024	E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 2, 2024
Oct 31, 2024	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Dec 2, 2024
Oct 31, 2024	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 2, 2024
Oct 31, 2024	K-0921	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 2, 2024
Oct 31, 2024	K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Dec 2, 2024
Oct 31, 2024	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 2, 2024
Oct 31, 2024	F-0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 2, 2024
Oct 31, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 2, 2024
Oct 17, 2023	K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 30, 2023
Oct 17, 2023	K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Oct 30, 2023

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 2.9

Health inspectionsstate 2.8

Staffingstate 3.3

Quality measuresstate 3.2

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing4.74

State avg 4.12US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.92

State avg 0.69US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.50

State avg 0.68US avg 0.86

Nurse aide3.32

State avg 2.75US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse4.08

State avg 3.57US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 5.13 (case-mix index 1.29).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover37.8%

State avg 48.5%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover21.4%

State avg 43.5%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who leftNot reported

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Dec 16, 2025
Cycle 1 health score: 48
Total weighted score: 39

Operating entity

Vsl Kearney LLC

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Vetter Senior Living

22 facilities in 2 states. CMS chain ID 547.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 4.1

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

19

Organizations

2

Individuals

16

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Vetter Senior Living	Organization	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Dec 23, 2016

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Vetter Senior Living	Organization	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Dec 23, 2016
Vetter Senior Living	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 23, 2016
Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 1, 2017
Anirban Ghosh	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 18, 2022
Katelyn Honas	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 1, 2019
Brian Stuhr	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 1, 2017
Glenn Vanekeren	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 1, 2017
Eldora Vetter	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 1, 2017
Jack Vetter	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 1, 2017
Brian Stuhr	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jun 15, 2017
Glenn Vanekeren	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jun 15, 2017
Eldora Vetter	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jun 15, 2017
Jack Vetter	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jun 15, 2017
Anirban Ghosh	Individual	Managing employee	CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Mar 18, 2022
Katelyn Honas	Individual	Managing employee	CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jul 1, 2019
Brian Stuhr	Individual	Managing employee	CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jul 1, 2017
Glenn Vanekeren	Individual	Managing employee	CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jul 1, 2017
Eldora Vetter	Individual	Managing employee	CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jul 1, 2017
Jack Vetter	Individual	Managing employee	CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jul 1, 2017

Same chain in Nebraska

All 21 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Sumner Place 1750 South 20th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 CCN 285002	104	Aug 18, 2026	33	—
Highland Park Care Center 1633 Sweetwater, Alliance, NE 69301 CCN 285063	60	Aug 19, 2026	154 open	—
Heritage Estates 2325 Lodge Drive, Gering, NE 69341 CCN 285071	102	Aug 4, 2026	171 harm	$14k
Brookestone of David City 260 South 10th Street, David City, NE 68632 CCN 285074	86	Jun 3, 2026	18	—
Linden Court 4000 West Philip Avenue, North Platte, NE 69101 CCN 285083	135	Apr 16, 2026	271 IJ	$14k
Tiffany Square 3119 West Faidley Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803 CCN 285087	103	Mar 4, 2026	29	—
Heritage of Bel Air 1203 North 13th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701 CCN 285089	112	Jul 31, 2025	171 harm	—
Cloverlodge Care Center 301 North 13th Street, St Edward, NE 68660 CCN 285201	47	Jul 16, 2026	23	—

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 2615 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
ZIP: 68845
County: Buffalo County FIPS 31019
State: Nebraska
Urban / rural (CMS): Rural

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial 412 West 18th Street, Kearney, NE 68845 CCN 285216	2.7 km	75	Jan 20, 2026	221 open	—
Mother Hull Home 125 East 23rd Street, Kearney, NE 68847 CCN 285254	3.6 km	58	Feb 9, 2026	37	—
Good Samaritan Society - St John's 3410 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847 CCN 285189	4 km	56	Aug 10, 2026	511 harm1 open	—
Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village 2201 East 32nd Street, Kearney, NE 68847 CCN 285192	6 km	60	Apr 14, 2026	422 IJ	$12k

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	285305	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	285305	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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