The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Good Samaritan Society - St John's
Kearney, NE · Medicare-certified · 56 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Good Samaritan Society - St John's in Kearney, NE has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings and 3-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; cited issues included medication errors, infection control, and the condition of the facility environment.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4014 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4014.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.71
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.39
- Nurse aides
- 2.31
- Weekend nursing
- 2.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
28.6%22.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.7%4.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%5.6%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%7.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%7.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.2%18.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24%14.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%10.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
36%27.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.3%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.9%94%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 8 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 2, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 91 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 46 residents on an average day (82% of 56 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.