Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial
Nursing Home · Kearney, NE
CMS certification number285216
Contact & location
412 West 18th StreetKearney, NE 68845
Buffalo County
- Phone
- (308) 237-2287
- ZIP code
- 68845 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 75
- Residents per day
- 56.6 (75% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 6.11 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.51 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.11 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 4.48 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 5.29 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.0 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 36.4 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 20, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 5 health · 17 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-20 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-01-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2026-01-20 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2023-11-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Birdsley, Emily (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blavet, Mary (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Katherine (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Messbarger, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Birdsley, Emily (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Messbarger, Robert (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Katherine (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Banda, Tracy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Birdsley, Emily (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blavet, Mary (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blavet, Mary (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Banda, Tracy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Banda, Tracy (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial?
Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.
How many beds does Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial have?
It has 75 certified beds and cares for about 57 residents per day.
Has Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial?
(308) 237-2287. The facility is located at 412 West 18th Street, Kearney, NE 68845.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.