CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2853052026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Brookestone Gardens

2615 West 11Th Street · Kearney, NE 68845 · Buffalo County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds54CMS provider file
Recent citation rows18current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-12-1662025-12-162
Cycle 22024-10-3132024-10-315
Cycle 32023-10-1702023-10-172
02 / CITATION DETAIL

18 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-12-16 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-12-16 · HEALTHF0655Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-12-16 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-12-16 · HEALTHF0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-12-16 · HEALTHF0732Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-12-16 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-12-16 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-09
2025-12-16 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-09
2024-10-31 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02
2024-10-31 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02
2024-10-31 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02
2024-10-31 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02
2024-10-31 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02
2024-10-31 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02
2024-10-31 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02
2024-10-31 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02
2023-10-17 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-30
2023-10-17 · FIREK0923Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-30
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 12/23/2016
  • GHOSH, ANIRBANIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/18/2022
  • HONAS, KATELYNIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2019
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, JACKIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER, JACKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/23/2016
  • VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • GHOSH, ANIRBANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/18/2022
  • HONAS, KATELYNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2019
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.79per resident day
RN hours0.98per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.03per resident day
Staff turnover35.2%CMS reported field
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