Good Samaritan Society - St Luke'S Village
Kearney, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285192) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $11,654
Phone: (308) 237-3108 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village reports 3.52 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.7%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $11,654.00 for Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1996. The facility has 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 40.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an Overall Rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its Health Inspection Rating is 1 star, its Quality Measure Rating is 1 star, and its Staffing Rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.52 per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $11,654.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 locations nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, indicating that other locations in the chain perform, on average, notably better than this specific location. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS's published data at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.52 per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 64.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $11,654.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 40.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which has 92 locations nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 1, 1, 2, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types like rehabilitation; contact the facility at 3082373108 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 3082373108 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285192?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.