Business Details
Senior Living Community in Kearney, NE
At Brookestone Gardens, we are dedicated to providing quality life and quality care for seniors in the Kearney area. Our mission, Dignity in Life, guides every aspect of our operations as we strive to change the perception of long-term care. With over 45 years of excellence and 65 awards since 1996, we offer a continuum of care including independent and assisted living apartments, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care. Our team is committed to making a difference in the lives of seniors through world-class care and personalized attention. We believe in treating every resident as the most important person, ensuring they receive the respect and dignity they deserve. Our Medicare-certified facility and AHCA National Quality Awards reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence.We foster a culture of integrity, compassion, and excellence, supported by a team that has earned Great Place to Work certification. Our social services team advocates for residents' physical, psychological, and spiritual needs, while our public relations team builds trust through transparent communication. We continuously seek to understand and meet the changing needs of seniors, offering specialized programs that enhance individuality and collective well-being. Our rehabilitation services, praised by residents and families, combine expertise with personalized care to improve physical and mental outlooks. Through our dedication to E-E-A-T principles, we maintain authority as a trusted leader in senior living solutions.
Services
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Short-Term Rehab
Skilled Nursing
Outpatient Therapies
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of excellence in senior care since 1978
- 65+ industry awards including AHCA National Quality Awards
- Great Place to Work certified for team excellence
- Medicare-certified facility with specialized rehabilitation programs
- Personalized care plans developed by experienced professionals
Associations and certifications
- Great Place to Work
- Medicare Certified
- AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Silver
- AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Bronze
What people say
Exceptionally cordial and helpful
Best I have ever experienced
Improved my physical and mental outlook
Genuine concern
Outstanding organization
Services
Independent Living
Our independent living apartments provide seniors with private, maintenance-free residences while offering access to community amenities and social engagement opportunities. Residents maintain full autonomy while benefiting from a supportive environment that promotes active lifestyles. The program includes housekeeping services, dining options, and scheduled transportation for convenience.
Assisted Living
Assisted living services combine private accommodations with personalized support for daily living activities. Our trained staff provides medication management, bathing assistance, and mobility support while maintaining residents' independence. The program includes wellness checks, social activities, and nutritious meal plans tailored to individual needs.
Short-Term Rehab
Our Medicare-certified rehabilitation program offers intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy for post-surgical recovery or medical condition management. The short-term program features individualized treatment plans delivered by award-winning therapists in specialized treatment areas with modern equipment and technology.
Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical supervision for residents requiring complex care or chronic condition management. Our licensed nurses deliver wound care, IV therapy, and pain management while coordinating with physicians. The service includes specialized dietary planning and regular health assessments.
Outpatient Therapies
Outpatient therapies allow community members to access our rehabilitation services without residential commitment. The program includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services delivered by certified professionals using evidence-based treatment approaches in our state-of-the-art therapy gym.
People
Jessica Bartek
Administrator
Jessica oversees facility operations ensuring alignment with Vetter Senior Living's mission while maintaining regulatory compliance and quality service delivery across all departments.
Lacie Frazho
Director of Nursing
Lacie leads our nursing team, coordinating patient care plans and ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes while maintaining daily oversight of nursing operations and staff development.
Paige Colfack
Social Services Coordinator
Paige advocates for residents' holistic needs, coordinating psychosocial support services and facilitating family conferences to ensure comprehensive care planning.
Deb Stone-Haga
Public Relations Coordinator
Deb connects with community partners and potential residents, promoting our services while building relationships that enhance patient placement and community engagement.
Questions
What senior living options does Brookestone Gardens offer?
We provide independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care tailored to individual needs.
What makes Brookestone Gardens unique?
Our 45+ years of excellence, 65+ awards, and person-centered care approach set us apart as a trusted senior living provider.
Are rehabilitation services available?
Yes, we offer Medicare-certified rehabilitation services with physical therapy teams recognized for exceptional patient outcomes.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain strict safety protocols aligned with Medicare certification standards and AHCA quality guidelines.
Reviews (3)
T. Ramsey
Aug 06, 2021
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Brand new facilities on a beautiful campus in the best neighborhood in Kearney certainly led us to believe that our dear Aunt was going to be well cared for. We could not have been more wrong. Brookestone Correctional Facilities would be a more fitting name. Certainly the food is better in prison-as shes now been fed uncooked cream of wheat for three breakfasts in a row. She is not allowed to breakfast in her room (on food our family brings her because of how unpalatable the meals are), facility rules and all. To visit your loved one, you must make an appointment-and dont even think of making
Tammy Coffman
Jul 29, 2021
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Lovely facility, caring/compassionate nursing and ancillary staff but Kendra (front desk) leaves a lasting impression and its a very POOR one. She is rude and condescending - definitely not the type of person I believe Vetter wants representing their fine organization. Encourage Administration to take a close look at this individuals behavior.
Ryan C. David
Jun 10, 2020
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Nice place but wondering if you could help get some video chat stuff set up. My grandparents have trouble with technology and I have such trouble contacting them. Could u set up a phone system by there back door like jails have and we just see eachother through the glass door? I mean they are basically locked up so might as well. Or start some kind of outreach program where they can video chat or something? Its awful seeing them so isolated and hard to contact. Thank you.
