Providence Living Center
1112 Se Republican Avenue · Topeka, KS · 66607 · 7852330588
78 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Mission Health Communities
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.43 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
79% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 79% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $22,925 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
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.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
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.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
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.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
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.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
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.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
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.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Environmental
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No harm found · C December 18, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G February 13, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 10, 2026 | Fine | $22,925 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175418 · certified since August 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.