Brookestone Gardens
Nursing Home · Kearney, NE
CMS certification number285305
Contact & location
2615 West 11th StreetKearney, NE 68845
Buffalo County
- Phone
- (308) 236-0211
- ZIP code
- 68845 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 54
- Residents per day
- 51.9 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- VSL Kearney LLC
- Chain
- Vetter Senior Living (22 facilities, avg 4.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 21, 2019
- 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
- 4.79 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.98 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.51 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.29 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.03 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.2 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 23.1 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 16, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-16 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-16 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-16 | 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 |
| 2025-12-16 | 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 2026-01-30 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Ghosh, Anirban (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Honas, Katelyn (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ghosh, Anirban (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Honas, Katelyn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter Senior Living (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| VSL Vetter Health Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Brookestone Gardens?
Brookestone Gardens has a 5-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 Brookestone Gardens have?
It has 54 certified beds and cares for about 52 residents per day.
Has Brookestone Gardens been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Brookestone Gardens?
It is part of Vetter Senior Living and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Brookestone Gardens?
(308) 236-0211. The facility is located at 2615 West 11th 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.