PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER — Nursing Home in TOPEKA, KS
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 78 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 71.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175418 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 2.13 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.32 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (March 10, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — March 10, 2026
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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 drugs. (Level J)Corrected — February 13, 2026
Providence Living Center is a 78-bed nursing home in Topeka, Kansas. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 2.1 hours per resident day, below the Kansas average of 4.1. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 1 deficiency, one of them severe.
The facility presents a mid-range overall picture, suggesting it meets many basic expectations without standing out. However, its most recent inspection included a severe deficiency related to care, medication and food-handling issues, so ask what specific corrective actions were taken and how the facility is monitoring sustained compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER's CMS star rating?
PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER?
PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER reports 2.13017 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER had 1 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER have?
PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER has 78 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- LEGACY ON 10TH AVENUE — 1/5 — 0.4 mi
- COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER — 4/5 — 0.7 mi
- BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH — 4/5 — 2.3 mi
- BREWSTER HEALTH CENTER — 5/5 — 2.8 mi
- MCCRITE PLAZA HEALTH CENTER — 4/5 — 3.7 mi
- BRIGHTON PLACE WEST — 3/5 — 3.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.