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Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial in Kearney, NE

Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial is a nursing home community in Kearney, NE.

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  • Interior

    A well-lit hallway featuring a decorative statue and comfortable seating.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a modern aesthetic, featuring a television and decorative plants near large windows.

  • Building

    Exterior view of Mount Carmel Home with a prominent sign in front.

  • Architecture

    A modern building with a sloped roof and surrounding garden.

  • Dining

    A contemporary kitchen and dining space featuring a blend of wood cabinetry and stylish furnishings.

  • Landscaping

    A serene garden featuring a gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

  • Lighting

    A modern cafe interior featuring a brick wall and wooden flooring, with bright lighting creating an inviting atmosphere.

  • Outdoor

    A modern building set against a clear blue sky, surrounded by lush green grass and trees.

  • Bathroom

    A spacious and modern bathroom featuring a built-in tub and elegant tile work.

  • Natural Light

    A cozy diner interior with booth seating and a classic checkered floor design.

  • Hallway

    A long, well-lit hallway with wooden floors and green walls, typical of a hospital or nursing home.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy clinic featuring exercise equipment and a comfortable waiting area.

  • Brick Wall

    A rustic wooden barn door set against a brick wall, complemented by a vintage clock above.

412 West 18Th Street, Kearney, NE 68845

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4.3 from 68 reviews
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Overall Review of Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial

common 22 reviews mention this

Care team feels genuinely compassionate

Residents and families describe a staff that is caring, helpful, and welcoming.

Many reviewers say the staff treated their loved ones with patience, compassion, and respect, and that they felt comfortable leaving a family member in the facility. Several also call out a professional, friendly atmosphere during visits and longer stays. A few reviewers specifically note being well staffed, supportive, and responsive to comfort needs.

common 3 reviews mention this

Quiet, clean setting stands out

Several reviews mention the facility is clean and feels quiet.

Positive comments repeatedly describe a clean, calm environment and professional staff during visits. At the same time, a small number of negative reviews directly criticize cleanliness, describing the place as dirty. Overall, cleanliness and upkeep come through as a mixed but clearly stated theme in reviews.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviewers point to activities and community involvement for residents.

Multiple reviewers highlight varied activities that help pass the time and keep residents comfortable and happy. Several mention resident-focused programming, including an activity space that had recently been remodeled. One review also emphasizes daily interaction between residents and visiting children.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing and rehab support

Residents and families describe hands-on nursing and therapy support.

Some reviewers share that skilled care met their needs during rehab and longer stays, including physical therapy that was scheduled multiple days per week. Others describe staff attention during end-of-life time, including comfort-focused support when their loved one was in the dying phase. This aligns with the facility offering skilled nursing services and nursing support throughout the day.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Leadership and experience raise concerns

A few reviewers raise concerns about leadership, professionalism, and experience.

While most comments focus on caring support, a small set of reviews criticize leadership and training, saying the facility lacked the professionalism or experience they expected. Another negative review also ties the criticism to rude behavior and poor care, including cleanliness. One review frames the staff as friendly but suggests some team members could have more experience.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 75 resident community capacity 75 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Transportation

  • Union Pacific (0.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Long John Silver's (0.4 miles)
  • Belen Bakery (0.4 miles)
  • Alley Rose (0.4 miles)
  • Thunderhead Brewing (0.5 miles)
  • Sakuro Teriyaki House (0.5 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (0.6 miles)
  • Burger King (0.7 miles)

Parks

  • Kearny Recreation Supt (0.4 miles)
  • Centennial Park (0.5 miles)
  • Union Pacific State Recreation Area (0.6 miles)
  • Collins Park (0.7 miles)
  • Child Development Center Playground (0.8 miles)
  • Nina Hammer Park (1.1 miles)
  • Yanney Heritage Park (1.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Spine & Orthopedic Surgery Associates (0.4 miles)
  • White s Advanced Hearing (0.5 miles)
  • Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology PC (0.6 miles)
  • Family Practice Associates PC (1 miles)
  • Chi Health Nebraska Heart (1 miles)
  • Wright Orthopaedic Surgery (1.1 miles)
  • Nebraska Neurosurgery & Spine (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Tex's Cafe (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Platte Valley Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • ABC Drug & Gift (0.5 miles)
  • Abc Drug & Gifts (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Medicap Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • U Save Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mission 87 (0.7 miles)
  • Christian Student Fellowship (0.8 miles)
  • The Table Church (1.2 miles)
  • Prince Of Peace Catholic Church (1.3 miles)
  • St James Catholic Church (1.5 miles)
  • Kearney E Free Men's Ministries (1.6 miles)
  • Gateway District United Methodist Church (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Catholic Health Initiatives (1.1 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • CHI Health Good Samaritan Childbirth Education (1.1 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Hospital - CHI Health (1.1 miles)
  • St Johns (1.3 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Hospital (1.9 miles)

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