Good Samaritan Society - St. John's

    3410 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Loved one well cared for

    I feel my loved one is very well cared for here - the staff are kind, patient and attentive, nurses and management are genuinely caring, and hospice support has been excellent. Activities are tailored and encouraging, meals (the Thanksgiving dinner) were lovely, and residents are treated with dignity and respect. I'm grateful for how the team makes residents feel special and ready for outings; overall a very good place with only minor room for improvement.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.45·(20)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving
    • Patient nursing staff
    • Personalized activities and resident engagement
    • Respectful, dignity-focused resident interactions
    • Supportive hospice coordination
    • Warm, friendly frontline staff
    • Positive special-event dining experiences
    • Assistance preparing residents for transportation

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels
    • Gaps in medication-administration processes
    • Delays in responding to resident calls
    • Inadequate staff support and retention practices
    • Inconsistent handling of laundry and personal belongings
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • Limited employee transportation and support services
    • Variable operational oversight of routine care tasks

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed picture of care at this facility. Many families and visitors highlight warm, compassionate care from frontline staff and nurses, and note that residents often receive patient, dignity-focused interactions. Hospice coordination and special events such as holiday meals are described positively, and several comments emphasize individualized activities that encourage participation and make residents feel valued.

    At the same time, operational weaknesses recur across the feedback. Staffing levels and scheduling appear inconsistent, which reviewers link to slower responses to call requests and variability in routine tasks such as bathing and laundry management. There are also concerns suggesting gaps in medication-administration processes and general operational oversight that could affect reliability of day-to-day care.

    Staff culture and management earn contrasting remarks. Many reviewers praise specific caregivers and say management can be caring and responsive, yet other comments point to unsupportive management practices, limited employee supports (including transportation for staff), and challenges with staff retention. These workforce issues seem connected to the operational inconsistencies noted above.

    Dining and activities are generally a strength. Commenters singled out thoughtful events and tailored activity programming that promote engagement and social participation. Meals tied to special occasions received positive mention, and activity staff are viewed as encouraging resident involvement.

    Facility-level logistics show both strengths and gaps. While some residents are described as prepared for outings and supported in daily routines, there are intermittent problems with personal-possessions handling (laundry) and delays in attending to resident requests. Hospice services are described positively, indicating coordination at end-of-life or palliative care stages is a relative strength.

    Notable patterns: there is a clear split between positive impressions of individual caregivers and persistent operational concerns that appear linked to staffing and management practices. Prospective residents and families may find the facility’s interpersonal care strong but should inquire about current staffing ratios, medication-safety protocols, laundry/personal-belongings procedures, and recent staff turnover during a tour. Observing shift change, asking to see activity programming, and speaking with family members about consistency of care can help assess whether the facility’s strengths align with an individual’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Good Samaritan Society - St. John's is located at 3410 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, 68847.

    About Good Samaritan Society - St. John's

    Good Samaritan Society - St. John's sits in Kearney, Nebraska, and offers different types of senior living, including independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care, so people can choose what fits them best, and they switch care levels if they need it over time, because some folks just want someone to take care of yard work and housekeeping while others come for help with daily tasks or for memory care since there's support for Alzheimer's and dementia, and the place also runs a Skilled Nursing Facility for folks with more serious medical needs. People living here can get meals, utilities included, rides when needed, and there are big senior apartments, twin homes, and duplexes for those looking for affordable housing, all coming with an emergency response system which lets someone get help fast if something goes wrong. The Rehabilitation Center at St. John's handles both inpatient and outpatient rehab if someone's recovering from an illness or surgery, and the center covers caregiver support and short-term rehabilitation along with long-term care, so families also get help when they need a break. The staff can help with different health needs, like incontinence care, diabetes support, and care for people who can't walk, and the nursing staff handles high-acuity cases too. You'll see a calendar packed with religious services, crafts, games, offsite and onsite activities, health programs, and entertainment, so people can fill their days if they want, and there's a focus on treating everyone with dignity and caring for body, mind, and spirit. Residents can use common areas indoors, take part in devotional activities, and join in both group and private moments. The setting feels homelike, and the idea is to make folks feel valued and peaceful, especially since there are hospice services if needed. The community does offer social media and online tools with some Facebook connection and a way for folks to post their own pictures, which means families can keep in touch more easily. Reviews run mixed at around 2.9 out of 5, so experiences can vary, and people looking to move in will want to check if space is available since they aren't always taking new residents. The whole thing runs under the Good Samaritan Society, which is known around Nebraska, and the staff speak English. St. John's lists itself for assisted living, independent living, rehab therapy, and all kinds of healthcare and caregiving, but office hours shift, so you'd want to call or check their website for up-to-date info.

    People often ask...

    Good Samaritan Society - St. John's offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 3410 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847.

    No, Good Samaritan Society - St. John's does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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