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Providence Living Center
1112 Se Republican Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
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.
Providence Living Center, in Topeka, Kansas, is certified for 78 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Mission Health Communities chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (27, 7, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 48.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $23K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.5 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), below the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 71.0%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Shawnee Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 33 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 48.7 | 41.7 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 71.0% | 53.5% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $22,925 | $10,933 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 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 2025, 13 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×1 D ×19 E ×6 F ×9 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Feb 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 | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Feb 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Feb 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 | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Feb 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Feb 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Feb 2024 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | 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 | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | 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 | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 10 Aug 2022 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | Fine | $22,925 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 71.0%, RNs 85.7%; 1 administrator 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 | 13.8% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.6% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.2% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Providence Opco Llc. Chain: Mission Health Communities (30 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curis Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2024 |
| Barres, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/01/2024 |
| Windward Health Partners LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/01/2024 |
| Curis Holdings, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
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 Shawnee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Health Center | Topeka | 97 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 19.6 | — | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center | Topeka | 90 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8.9 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| The Healthcare Resort of Topeka | Topeka | 70 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 25.7 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Brighton Place North | Topeka | 34 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 55.9 | $9K | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Countryside Health Center | Topeka | 97 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 16.5 | — | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Heritage Grove Estates | Topeka | 80 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 22.5 | $9K | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Brighton Place West | Topeka | 50 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 40.0 | $11K | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Rolling Hills Health Center | Topeka | 70 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 42 | 60.0 | $14K | 29 Jul 2025 |
All 15 facilities in Shawnee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Providence Living Center been cited for?
38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Providence Living Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $23K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Providence Living Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.5 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Providence Living Center?
It is part of the Mission Health Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Curis Holdings, LLC, Barres, LLC and Windward Health Partners LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Providence Living Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Dec 2025.
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.