Kansas Christian Home
1035 Se 3rd Street, Newton, KS 67114 · Harvey County · (316) 283-6600
54 certified beds, about 49 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 175467 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 14, 2026, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 27 health citations since September 2022, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.09 hours per resident per day, against 4.07 across Kansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.67 of those hours.
50.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kansas average 48.1%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 27 health citations on file.
May 14, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 13 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions to the residents of the facility appropriately to prevent the potential for food borne bacteria.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) including facial hair removal for Resident (R) 21 and assistance with nail care for R45, R6, R16, and R18.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure informed consent including purpose, risks versus benefits, and expected therapeutic benefits for the use of antipsychotic (a class of medications used to treat major mental conditions that cause a break from reality), anti-anxiety (medication used to treat symptoms of anxiety, hypnotics (a class of medications used to induce sleep) and antidepressant (a class of medications used to treat mood disorders) medications for R4. This placed the resident at risk for adverse side effects of the medications and uninformed decisions.
- D Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R) 38 received the opportunity to participate in the care planning process when staff failed to invite R38, or their responsible party to the care pan meetings.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to obtain a stop date for an as needed (PRN) antianxiety medication for R4 and R3's lorazepam (an antianxiety medication).
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the State Agency (SA) within the required time frame of the alleged incident(s) as required for Resident (R) 59.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify and implement resident-centered fall interventions for Resident (R) 4, who was at risk for falls.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to monitor Resident (R) 6's physician-ordered fluid restriction.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility's pharmacy consultant failed to report irregularities to the resident's physicians, the facility administrator and the director of nursing regarding the lack of stop dates for as needed (PRN) antianxiety medication for Resident (R)4 and R3's PRN lorazepam (an antianxiety medication).
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure collaboration between the facility and hospice which included a hospice (a program that gives special care to people who are near the end of life) service visit frequency, medications, medical equipment, and the resident representative's preference for Resident (R) 3.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observation, and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate hand hygiene eye medication administration for Resident (R) 47 and during a dressing change for R45.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to offer and provide or obtain an informed declination for the pneumococcal vaccine (vaccine designed to prevent pneumonia [inflammation of the lungs which can be debilitating or lethal in the elderly]) for Resident (R) 4. Additionally, the facility failed to offer and provide or obtain informed declination for the influenza vaccine (vaccine designed to prevent highly contagious viral infection) form to R6.
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to offer and provide or obtain an informed declination for the COVID-19 vaccine (a vaccine designed to prevent highly contagious respiratory virus) for Resident (R) 6 and R21.
December 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 46 residents. The sample included three residents reviewed for neglect. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect dependent Resident (R)1 from harm, when staff did not follow the resident's care plan, which instructed nursing staff to utilize a slide board (assist users and caregivers in the safe transfer from wheelchair to bed) to transfer the resident. On 10/18/24 at approximately 12:00 PM, Licensed Nurse (LN) G requested assistance from Certified Medication Aide (CMA) M when the resident requested to use the restroom. Certified Medication Aide (CMA) M entered the resident's room and observed the resident sitting in her wheelchair. CMA M offered to transfer R1 from her wheelchair to the bed to use the bed pan per her care plan, but the resident requested to use the toilet in the bathroom. [...]
July 3, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 47 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner to prevent possible foodborne illness for the residents in the facility.
- E Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 47 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to conduct annual performance reviews for two of five Certified Nurse Aide/Medication Aides reviewed, to ensure the residents received adequate cares.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 47 residents. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor and serve food at safe palatable (pleasant to taste) temperatures as required.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 47 residents, which included 16 residents sampled and reviewed for care plan development. Based on interview, observations, and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for one resident. Resident (R) 35 comprehensive person-centered care plan was not completed in a timely manner of 21 days from admission. This deficient practice had the potential to lead to uncommunicated needs, which could lead to negative impacts on the resident's physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 47 residents with 16 residents included in the sample. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to review and revise the care plan for one Resident (R)1 regarding weekly weights and interventions to prevent further weight loss.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 47 residents with 16 sampled. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed obtain daily weights as ordered on 03/28/24 for cognitively impaired Resident (R) 1, who had an identified weight loss. This deficient practice had the potential to negatively affect the resident's physical well-being.
September 28, 2022Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 52 residents. Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store prepare and serve foods under sanitary conditions to the residents of the facility.
- E Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 52 residents which included five residents reviewed for vaccine administration. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents who declined the influenza, pneumococcal and covid-19 vaccinations were provided with the benefits verses risk for these vaccines and had a system in place for acknowledgement of the benefit verses risk for declination of these vaccines.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 52 residents with 16 selected for review. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan for one newly admitted sampled resident (R)151, to include the resident's physical disability of right below knee amputation status.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 52 residents with 16 selected for review. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to review and revise one sampled dependent resident (R) 27's care plan to include interventions and treatment for her left heel blister.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 52 residents with sixteen selected for review which included one resident reviewed for hospice services and one resident reviewed for skin issues. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to coordinate wound care with the hospice provider for the one resident (R)151 and failed to provide a protective foot device for the one resident (R)27.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 52 residents with 16 selected for review which included two residents reviewed for nutrition. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide recommended additional nutritional services for one of the two residents (R)12 reviewed for nutrition.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 52 residents with 16 selected for review including five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to accurately monitor abd hold an antihypertensive medication (for high blood pressure) when the blood pressure was out of the physician ordered parameters for Resident (R)26 and failed to accurately monitor and notify the physician for R47 when the pulse was out of physician ordered parameters with an anti-hypertensive medication.
Fire safety inspections
27 fire safety citations on file: 9 on May 14, 2026, 10 on July 3, 2024, 8 on September 28, 2022.
Every fire safety citation27 citations
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Use approved construction type or materials.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.09 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.63 | 3.60 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.69 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.73 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.9% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 42.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.41 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.28 on weekdays and 3.63 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 17.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.19 in April to June 2025 to 4.09 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.09 | 0.67 | 4.28 | 3.63 | 17.0% | 0 of 90 | 49 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.14 | 0.58 | 4.30 | 3.74 | 14.7% | 0 of 92 | 50 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.41 | 0.56 | 4.56 | 4.03 | 16.7% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.19 | 0.58 | 4.34 | 3.80 | 24.1% | 0 of 91 | 47 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Kansas, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.01 | 0.67 | 4.19 | 3.56 | 4.8% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.4 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.7 | 16.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.4 | 18.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 29.1 | 22.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.3 | 11.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FRIENDS OF KANSAS CHRISTIAN HOME INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Kansas Christian Home Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/07/2004 |
| Birket, Samuel | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Bunton, Patricia | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Dubovich, David | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Flint, Caleb | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Galloway, Linda | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Hamlin, Greg | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Harland, Justin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/15/2024 | |
| Schwarz, Debra | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Tangeman, Todd | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Gleason, Robert | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Hiss, Robert | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Flemming, Donna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Harland, Justin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/15/2024 | |
| Friends of Kansas Christian Home Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/21/2025 | |
| Flemming, Donna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Harland, Justin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/30/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 14, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 3, 2024: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
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Common questions
- What is Kansas Christian Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Kansas Christian Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Kansas Christian Home get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 14, 2026. The Kansas average is 9.5.
- Has Kansas Christian Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Kansas Christian Home accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Kansas Christian Home?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers. Legal business name: FRIENDS OF KANSAS CHRISTIAN HOME INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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