Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial
412 West 18th Street · Kearney, NE · 68845 · 3082372287
75 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285216 · certified since December 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.