Brookestone Gardens
2615 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Brookestone Gardens Compares
Brookestone Gardens is a 54-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Kearney, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (6.1%) is below the Nebraska average of 20.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 54 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kearney, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.1% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (71% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 7.7% — better than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (64% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Brookestone Gardens
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Brookestone Gardens with other nursing homes in Kearney.
What keeps Brookestone Gardens's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Brookestone Gardens keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.1% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Brookestone Gardens keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 7.7% here versus 21.3% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Brookestone Gardens maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 54 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Brookestone Gardens?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Brookestone Gardens's rating advantage in Kearney?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Kearney
Kearney sits in Buffalo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 7,231 (14.6%)
- Median age
- 33.8 years
- Median household income
- $63,513
- Median home value
- $185,300
Demographics for Buffalo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kearney.
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