St Luke Living Center
535 South Freeborn · Marion, KS · 66861 · 6203822177
32 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected November 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 8, 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 November 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected November 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected November 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 8, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C February 22, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 21, 2022
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 July 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected July 6, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 21, 2022
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 6, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 21, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 6, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17A029 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.