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Kansas Christian Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, attentive nursing and care staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1035 Se 3rd Street, Newton, KS 6711454 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 71 Google reviews

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Kansas Christian Home Nursing Home in Newton, KS — Street View
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What this means for your family

Kansas Christian Home is widely regarded for its clean environment and compassionate care team, making it a strong contender for assisted living. However, because a few visitors have reported inconsistent staff professionalism and communication, we recommend scheduling a visit during a weekend or evening to observe staff interactions firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

71 reviews on Google
Kansas Christian Home generally receives positive feedback from families who appreciate the compassionate staff and well-maintained environment. While many reviewers highlight the facility as a comfortable and caring home for their loved ones, a minority of visitors have reported negative experiences regarding staff professionalism and occasional concerns about staffing levels or facility upkeep.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff8.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0Value7.0

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive nursing and care staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Compassionate and friendly atmosphere
  • Good value for assisted living apartments

Concerns

  • Staff professionalism and rude behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Understaffing or slow response times (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 73 analyzed

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38
4
12
3
10
2
4
1
9

How They Respond to Reviews

33%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the warm and compassionate atmosphere here; how do you foster that sense of community among the 54 residents?
  • 2What specific steps is the team taking to ensure that response times to call lights remain quick and consistent throughout all shifts?
  • 3How do you approach training new staff members to ensure the high level of professionalism and friendliness that the facility is known for?
  • 4Can you tell us more about the daily activities and social programs available to keep residents engaged and active?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for getting immediate care and notifying the family?
  • 6We noticed the facility is very well-maintained; how often are the resident living areas and common spaces deep-cleaned?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nursing staff, the kitchen/dining staff, the entire staff are wonderful! My dad has great care and really likes it there.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

Just moved my parents into assisted living & am so relieved to have found such a caring & comfortable place! The Tilsley apts are well-kept & extremely roomy for AL facilities.

Assisted living resident's family · 2024★★★★★

KCH takes good care of our grandmother. They have a knowledgeable and friendly staff. Especially that darling young man Cyrus!

Grandchild of resident · 2018★★★★★
Source: 71 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.58hrs
77%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.14hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
17%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.7%
Better than Avg
Here
5.7%
US
19.4%
KS
23.0%
Harvey
23.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
KS
6.1%
Harvey
4.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.5%
Better than Avg
Here
12.5%
US
14.4%
KS
18.4%
Harvey
21.1%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.1%
Better than Avg
Here
11.1%
US
15.3%
KS
17.4%
Harvey
19.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.5%
Better than Avg
Here
96.5%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Harvey
92.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
KS
95.5%
Harvey
98.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility40.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
40.2%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Harvey
75.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility57.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
57.1%
US
79.7%
KS
73.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Harvey
0.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)
1 complaint-triggered

A recent family complaint triggered an inspection citing accident hazards and supervision issues, though this has been corrected. Kansas Christian Home shows recurring problems across surveys with fire safety systems, care planning, and nutrition services, with many of the same fire safety deficiencies appearing repeatedly in 2021, 2022, and 2024. While all issues are reported as corrected, the pattern of recurring fire safety violations and the complaint-triggered safety concerns warrant careful consideration during your visit.

Dec 4, 2024Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jul 3, 2024Routine
16
0222Potential for harm · Widespread

Egress Deficiencies

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.

0324Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0293Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0311Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0730Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Sep 28, 2022Routine
15
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0887Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Mar 4, 2021Routine
5
0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Kansas Christian Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Friends of Kansas Christian Home INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Birket, SamuelOfficer / DirectorBunton, PatriciaOfficer / DirectorDubovich, DavidOfficer / DirectorFlint, CalebOfficer / DirectorGalloway, LindaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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