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.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,397 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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.