KANSAS CHRISTIAN HOME

Kansas Christian Home is a long-term care facility located at 1035 SE 3rd Street in Newton, Kansas, within Harvey County. The facility operates 54 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit, church-related organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Kansas Christian Home received a 4-star rating in both health inspections and staffing, indicating performance above the national average in those categories. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average. Quality measures reflect clinical outcome data such as rates of pressure ulcers, hospital readmissions, and functional decline among residents. Kansas Christian Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is eligible to receive payment from either program depending on a resident's coverage and care needs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid covers longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking admission are advised to verify current payment policies and bed availability directly with the facility by contacting the main phone number at 316-283-6600. When compared to national averages, Kansas Christian Home presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating components. The overall 4-star rating places the facility above the national average of 3.0 stars. The 4-star ratings in health inspections and staffing similarly reflect above-average standing in those domains. The 2-star quality measure rating, however, indicates below-average performance on clinical outcome metrics relative to facilities nationwide. Prospective residents and their families may find it useful to review the individual component ratings alongside the overall score when evaluating this facility in the context of their specific care needs. Full CMS inspection reports and detailed quality measure data are available through the Medicare Care Compare database for further reference.