ElderGrade
A

89/100

Excellent

Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial

412 West 18Th Street, Kearney, NE 68845

CMS 4/5 stars #2 of 5 in Buffalo County (308) 237-2287
Certified beds
75
Occupancy
75%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

25/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 6.74 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.51 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 41% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 6.11 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.51 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 5.29 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 41.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: January 20, 2026 (7 months ago).

D Jan 20, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 20, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 20, 2026 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 20, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 16, 2023 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BLAVET, MARY Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BIRDSLEY, EMILY Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MESSBARGER, ROBERT Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BANDA, TRACY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
JOHNSON, KATHERINE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BANDA, TRACY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BIRDSLEY, EMILY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BLAVET, MARY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BANDA, TRACY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BIRDSLEY, EMILY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
BLAVET, MARY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
JOHNSON, KATHERINE Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial

What is the ElderGrade for Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial? +

Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial holds an ElderGrade of A (89 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial? +

Residents receive an average of 6.11 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 5 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.