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APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN HOME

SABETHA, KS · Medicare-certified · 76 beds

Needs attention
Non-profit
3 of 5 overall

APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN HOME (Sabetha, KS) has an overall 3 out of 5 stars. The main concerns are a 2-star health inspection rating, a recent federal penalty with $13,397 in fines over the last 24 months, and nurse staffing at 3.81 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, while staffing overall is rated 5 stars.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.8114 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: December 18, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $13,397recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8114.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.74
Licensed practical nurses
0.92
Nurse aides
2.15
Weekend nursing
3.44

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

20.5%21.7%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

5.4%0%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

0%0%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

7.1%1.7%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

1.8%5.2%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

30.8%18.5%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

21%14.9%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

10.9%10.2%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

8%

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

25.9%31.5%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

5.8%6.9%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

92.9%96.6%Improving

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

75%

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F

The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $13,397 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $43,403 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Federal fine

    Jun 10, 2024

    $13,397
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Jun 27, 2023

    29 days
  • Federal fine

    Jun 27, 2023

    $30,006

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Occupancy
62.1 residents on an average day (82% of 76 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.