The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER
TOPEKA, KS · Medicare-certified · 78 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Providence Living Center (Topeka, KS) has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty, $22,925 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 2.46 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.4603 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $22,925recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.4603.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.40
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.49
- Nurse aides
- 1.57
- Weekend nursing
- 2.16
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 71%
Registered nurse turnover: 86%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%1.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%2.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%4.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.4%3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.5%7.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.3%7.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
58.3%50.7%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.2%1.4%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.4%5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.3%11.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%88.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,925 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,925 in total fines.
- $22,925
Federal fine
Mar 10, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2024
Now operated by Providence Opco LLC, previously Providence Living Center, INC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES · 33 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 68 residents on an average day (87% of 78 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.