ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Apostolic Christian Home

511 Paramount Street, Sabetha, KS 66534

CMS 3/5 stars #4 of 5 in Nemaha County (785) 284-3471
Certified beds
76
Occupancy
77%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $13,397 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 20/30 Staffing 26/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.8 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.84 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 41% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $13,397 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.15 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.84 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.72 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 41.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 30 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 18, 2024 (1 year ago).

F Dec 18, 2024 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 18, 2024 F0838

Administration Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2024 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2024 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2024 F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 m...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2024 F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2024 F0657

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2024 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
EDELMAN, STEVEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
EISENBISE, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KAEB, JASON Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MENOLD, DAYTON Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ABERLE, RICK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ABERLE, RICK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ALLEN, RACHEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PAINTER, DEBRA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WENGER, JEAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
EDELMAN, STEVEN Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
EISENBISE, DAVID Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
MENOLD, DAYTON Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Apostolic Christian Home

What is the ElderGrade for Apostolic Christian Home? +

Apostolic Christian Home holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Apostolic Christian Home? +

Residents receive an average of 4.15 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Apostolic Christian Home been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 30 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Apostolic Christian Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Apostolic Christian Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.