Providence Living Center
Topeka, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175418) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,925
Phone: (785) 233-0588 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Providence Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Providence Living Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 71.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Providence Living Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,925.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality-of-care problems and is under increased regulatory scrutiny.
About this facility
Providence Living Center is a 78-bed skilled nursing facility in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, with an average of 68 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation in 1997. The facility is part of the Mission Health Communities chain, which operates 30 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Providence Living Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star. Nurse staffing levels total 2.46 hours per resident per day, of which 0.40 hours are RN hours, and nursing staff turnover stands at 71.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,925.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS has designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate, meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality-of-care problems and is subject to increased regulatory scrutiny compared to other nursing homes. There is no ownership change recorded within the past 12 months, so the ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection and quality history on Medicare Care Compare directly. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare reporting period available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Providence Living Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 71.0% and a staffing star rating of 1.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,925.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon on record for this facility, but CMS has designated it an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate due to a history of persistent quality-of-care problems.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 78 certified beds and an average of 68 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Mission Health Communities chain, which operates 30 facilities averaging 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on August 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7852330588 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7852330588 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175418?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.