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
4 of 5 overall
Kansas Christian Home in Newton, KS has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings but a lower 2-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1421 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 4, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1421.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.58
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70
- Nurse aides
- 2.87
- Weekend nursing
- 3.74
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
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%11.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.1%2.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.5%3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.3%4.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.8%5.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.1%3.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%27.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
7.8%4.2%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5.9%2.3%Improving
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
97.6%95.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—57.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
48.1%46.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
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
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited September 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Recent history
- 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
- 49.7 residents on an average day (92% of 54 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 22 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.