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Apostolic Christian Home
511 Paramount Street, Sabetha, KS 66534
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 76 beds, Apostolic Christian Home serves Sabetha in Nemaha County, Kansas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1996.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Kansas median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 14, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 39.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 41.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nemaha Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 15 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 39.5 | 39.5 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.0% | 41.0% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,397 | $0 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 296 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Dec 2024, 27 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×20 E ×6 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2021 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2021 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2021 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2024 | Fine | $13,397 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.0%, RNs 0.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 20.0% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.3% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.7% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Nemaha County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Nursing & Residential Living | Seneca | 34 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 17.6 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Life Care Center of Seneca | Seneca | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 25.0 | — | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Sabetha Manor | Sabetha | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 40.0 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Eastridge | Centralia | 28 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 42.9 | $13K | 12 Aug 2025 |
All 5 facilities in Nemaha County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Apostolic Christian Home been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Apostolic Christian Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Apostolic Christian Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Apostolic Christian Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Apostolic Christian Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Dec 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Dec 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.