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Mt Carmel Home- Keens Memorial

Nursing Home Facility

412 West 18th Street, Kearney, NE 68845

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Mt Carmel Home- Keens Memorial is a senior care community located in Kearney, NE. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Kearney area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (308) 237-2287.

With 75 beds, Mt Carmel Home- Keens Memorial is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Kearney average about 54 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 75% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Kearney average about 2.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 6.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Kearney average about 4.5 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 41%.

The community is located in Buffalo County, NE.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 5 problems at Mt Carmel Home- Keens Memorial. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by January 30, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by January 30, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by January 23, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by January 21, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Mt Carmel Home- Keens Memorial offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Corporation
  • Beds / units 75
  • Occupancy 75%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 6.1
  • Annual staff turnover 41%
  • Last health inspection January 2026

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