The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
KANSAS CHRISTIAN HOME
NEWTON, KS · Medicare-certified · 54 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
KANSAS CHRISTIAN HOME in Newton, KS has a 3-star overall rating, with 3 stars for health inspections and quality measures and 4 stars for staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, food handling, and assistance with daily living.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0902 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0902.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.67
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 2.69
- Weekend nursing
- 3.63
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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
16.7%16.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.7%6.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%2.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%2.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.5%13.5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.1%10.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.6%29.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.9%2.2%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7%9.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
97.8%86.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—57.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
32.1%34.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 13 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Occupancy
- 48.5 residents on an average day (90% of 54 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 23 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.