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PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER

1112 SE REPUBLICAN AVENUE, TOPEKA, KS 66607
Score: 29 / 100

With a score of 29/100, Providence Living Center ranks in the bottom tier of Kansas nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 2.12 total nurse hours per resident per day, Providence Living Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 34 deficiencies at Providence Living Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.12 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.32 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.42 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.38 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 1.99 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

34
Total Deficiencies
Dec 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 33 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0801 Severity F
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Dec 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0868 Severity F
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    Dec 17, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0882 Severity F
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 100.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 29 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
78
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23