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

Inspection record 30% of score 61
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 96
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 83
Context 5% 100

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-day5.413.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.310.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.56≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (22 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C October 8, 2025

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C February 22, 2024

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.