Brookestone Gardens
2615 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Brookestone Gardens is a nursing home in Kearney, Nebraska. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (308) 236-0211
- Last standard health inspection
- December 16, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 54
- Residents per day, on average
- 51.5
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Vsl Kearney LLC
- Chain
- Vetter Senior Living
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Nebraska average (9 vs 19).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on December 16, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0732. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation F0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 16, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
3 citations
Health inspection on October 31, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 31, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 17, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- VETTER SENIOR LIVING5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/23/2016
- VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/23/2016
- VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- GHOSH, ANIRBANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/18/2022
- HONAS, KATELYNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2019
- STUHR, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- VANEKEREN, GLENNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- VETTER, ELDORAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- VETTER, JACKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
Questions
When was Brookestone Gardens last inspected?
CMS lists December 16, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Brookestone Gardens have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since October 31, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Brookestone Gardens been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Brookestone Gardens?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Brookestone Gardens a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.