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38.1/100

Poor

Providence Living Center

1112 Se Republican Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607

CMS 1/5 stars #12 of 15 in Shawnee County (785) 233-0588
Certified beds
78
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $22,925 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 71%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

11.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • →-10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • →-4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • →-4.9 for 31 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • →2.88 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • →0.4 RN hours per resident per day
  • →Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • →71% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • →3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • →$22,925 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.46 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.40 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.16 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 71.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 35 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 18, 2025 (8 months ago).

J Mar 10, 2026 F0761 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Dec 18, 2025 F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 18, 2025 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 18, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 18, 2025 F0868

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 18, 2025 F0882

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 18, 2025 F0921

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES, which operates 33 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
HESTON, TIMOTHY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE —
MEMMER, MATTHEW Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE —
LINDEMAN, STUART Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
CURIS HOLDINGS, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
BARRES, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —
WINDWARD HEALTH PARTNERS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —
CRINO, BRYAN Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —
FEUER, SCOTT Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —
LINDEMAN, STUART Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —
CURIS HOLDINGS, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —

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Common questions about Providence Living Center

What is the ElderGrade for Providence Living Center? +

Providence Living Center holds an ElderGrade of F (38.1 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Providence Living Center? +

Residents receive an average of 2.46 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Providence Living Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 35 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Providence Living Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Providence Living Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.