Kearney, Nebraska is a relatively small city with 36,411 people. It features 5 nursing homes, which is a decent selection for a city of this size. We gave the nursing homes in this city an excellent city grade of B+. Even with just a few facilities, this is still a great sign. For comparison's sake, we also looked at the facilities in the nearby city of Grand Island, which received an impressive city grade in its own right. Nevertheless, we found the nursing homes in Kearney to be rated even higher than the ones in Grand Island. Lastly, Kearney has the prestigious distinction of being the eleventh best city in all of Nebraska according to our ratings.
Part of the reason this city performed well overall is that many of its nursing homes fared well in the area of health inspections with a B+. Our inspection grades weigh several factors found on a facility's inspection report. One of the most important criteria we rely on is the quantity and severity of deficiencies. Facilities with better grades in this area typically have very few severe deficiencies. The city also excelled in the area of health nursing with a B+. Rounding out its quality profile, this place received favorable grades for our long-term care and short-term care categories as well.