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Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2201 East 32nd Street, Kearney, NE 6884760 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 15 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 5)
  • High staff turnover (70%)
  • High RN turnover (89%)

Bottom 25% in NE · Meets national RN staffing standard · Very high staff turnover · Worst in GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY chain · $11,483 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The facility is highly regarded for its staff quality and management, making it a potentially comfortable home for long-term residents. However, because the building is older, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to assess the condition of the living quarters and common areas yourself.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

15 reviews on Google
Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village receives praise from long-term residents and visitors regarding the quality of the staff and the overall care provided. However, the facility's physical infrastructure is noted as being older, and there is a significant lack of detailed feedback, with many reviews consisting of star ratings without written comments.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
FoodN/AStaff9.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and caring staff
  • Well-run facility management
  • Satisfactory long-term service

Concerns

  • Aging physical infrastructure (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'15(1)'18(6)'21(1)'23(1)'25(1)'26(1)

Distribution · 16 analyzed

5
12
4
3
3
0
2
0
1
1

How They Respond to Reviews

13%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed some wonderful comments about how attentive and caring the staff is; how do you foster that culture of compassion among your team?
  • 2Since the facility is a more intimate setting with 60 residents, how do you ensure each person gets personalized attention for their specific needs?
  • 3What steps are being taken to maintain and update the building's infrastructure to ensure a comfortable environment for the residents?
  • 4How do you manage staffing levels during overnight hours or weekends to ensure consistent care?
  • 5Can you tell me about the daily activities and social programs available to help residents stay engaged with one another?
  • 6What is the specific protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health status?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

I have lived here for over three years and I am very satisfied with the service I have received.

Long-term resident · 2018★★★★

Old building, great staff.

Visitor/Local Guide · 2019★★★★

Well run, guests are well taking care of

Visitor/Local Guide · 2018★★★★★
Source: 15 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.67hrs
90%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.46hrs
84%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
64%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
70%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Worse Than Avg

10

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility76.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
76.8%
US
93.4%
NE
92.9%
Buffalo
100.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility38.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
38.0%
US
15.3%
NE
19.1%
Buffalo
20.8%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.1%
US
15.5%
NE
20.8%
Buffalo
14.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
12.1%
NE
4.3%
Buffalo
1.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
16.3%
US
5.3%
NE
5.2%
Buffalo
5.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
91.7%
US
95.5%
NE
96.1%
Buffalo
99.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility63.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
63.6%
US
81.8%
NE
80.5%
Buffalo
97.6%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
80.4%
US
79.8%
NE
75.9%
Buffalo
94.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
NE
2.3%
Buffalo
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (6.7)
4 complaint-triggered
$11,483 in fines

Families have filed complaint reports, resulting in 4 complaint-triggered deficiencies including concerns about treatment quality and accident prevention. The facility shows persistent patterns in medication management, fire safety, and infection control across multiple surveys, though all identified issues have correction dates. With 37 total deficiencies across 4 recent inspections, families should inquire about sustained improvements in these key care areas during visits.

Apr 16, 2025Complaint
2
0684Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0755Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Jan 28, 2025Routine
15
0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0940Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0678Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Jan 28, 2025Complaint
2
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Feb 5, 2024Routine
9
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0607Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Dec 19, 2022Routine
9
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 16, 2025

$11,654

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Good Samaritan Society

Chain Size

92 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 85 of 88 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sanford

Owner · Organization

100%

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Murray, ChaddContracted Managing EmployeeFoster, JamesW-2 Managing EmployeeMorrison, TonyW-2 Managing EmployeeCain, JamesOfficer / DirectorDykhouse, DanaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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