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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kearney County, NE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kearney County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Kearney County, NE may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Kearney County or another care type is right for you. Browse 19 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kearney County.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kearney County, NE

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My mom has been very happy with Broadwell as an I. Staff is so kind. Administration is very thorough, helpful and friendly. Facility is very clean and well kept. I would and have highly recommended Broadwell...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Kearney's newest Senior Living community. We are located across from Kearney Regional Medical Center to the west and Yanney Park to the east. Broadwell offers restaurant style dining with a view of our courtyard opening up to the park. Our staff has over 60 years combined experience...
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The staff is excellent. They are patient & kind. They facility is clean & has a great outdoor space. We are grateful for them. (And for A Place for Mom for all the help)
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to CountryHouseDevoted exclusively to benefiting those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, CountryHouse residence for memory care is not “typical” memory care. We’re all about experiences. Do more. Engage more. Live more.Walk into any CountryHouse community and see...
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8.5
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I would have to give them all 5's. My mom is liking Kinship a lot. She is in independent living so there is not really any care required. The people are friendly, the food is good and it's a fine facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here it’s all about choices—your choices. With several floor plans to choose from so you’ll be able to find just the right space for you. With plenty of natural window light and space, some apartments even have garden views and a private balcony or patio. You’ll also have a working kitchen. And...
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The staff are very friendly and helpful. My grandma has a hard time seeing and tremors and they always make sure her menu is filled out at lunch and help make sure her menu sure her food is cut up for easy...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
In the spirit of love, Bethesda Adult Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom.  We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community.  Bethesda Adult Communities are apart of a non-profit Christian based organization that have been caring for seniors...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Kearney County, NE

The average cost of senior living in Kearney County is $4,215 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hildreth, NE with an average of $3,270 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Kearney County, NE, vs. nearby counties

Kearney County, NE
$4,215/mo
$4,215/mo
$4,278/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kearney County, NE, vs. state and national averages

Kearney County, NE
$4,215/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kearney County, NE, vs. other senior living options

$4,215/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,215/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kearney County, NE, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Kearney County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kearney County, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKearney County, NENebraskaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,215/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,215/mo$4,158/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,215/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,653/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Kearney County, NE:$4,215/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Kearney County, NE:$4,215/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kearney County, NE:$4,215/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kearney County, NE:$3,653/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kearney County, NE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Kearney County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Kearney County, NE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kearney County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kearney County, NE$4,204/mo$5,930/mo-29.1%
Nebraska$5,175/mo$5,289/mo-2.2%
National$5,128/mo$4,890/mo+4.9%
Kearney County, NE
2024 average cost:$4,204/mo
2023 average cost:$5,930/mo
Percent change:-29.1%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,175/mo
2023 average cost:$5,289/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,890/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Kearney County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kearney County

Kinship Pointe Kearney Northridge

5.0
I tell people that it's a wonderful place, so friendly, lots of activities, and the food is AMAZING!!! The price is even reasonable ! The "chef's", the food and the staff in dining are AMAZING!!

Cambridge Court in Kearney, NE

5.0
Experience has been awesome, staff friendly and helpful housekeeping and tidy, done in timely manner office director and building director very helpful Minors and med daily prompt and available at all time. Kitchen staff great meals are tasty for the most part and hot.

Broadwell Senior Living Kearney

5.0
The staff is the best. I chose this facility because of the location, the size of apartments, the food and the safety for the residents.

Kearney County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kearney County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kearney County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Kearney County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Kearney County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kearney County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Kearney County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kearney County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kearney County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kearney County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kearney County, NENational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kearney County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kearney County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kearney County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Kearney County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Kearney County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kearney County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Broadwell Senior Living Kearney, CountryHouse Kearney and Kinship Pointe Kearney Northridge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kearney County, Nebraska. See full list of communities.

There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Kearney County, Nebraska. See the full list.

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