Good Samaritan Society - St John's
3410 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
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How Good Samaritan Society - St John's Compares
Good Samaritan Society - St John's is a 56-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Kearney, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.8%) is above the Nebraska average of 20.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 56 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% 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: 27.8% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (33% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (33% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.8% — better than the Nebraska average of 21.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Good Samaritan Society - St John's
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Good Samaritan Society - St John's with other nursing homes in Kearney.
How is Good Samaritan Society - St John's addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Good Samaritan Society - St John's doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.8% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Good Samaritan Society - St John's doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.5% here versus 4.2% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Good Samaritan Society - St John's?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Good Samaritan Society - St John's lag behind other Kearney options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Good Samaritan Society - St John's?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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