Legacy on 10th Avenue, Topeka
2015 SE 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607 · 0.4 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality2/5
- 60 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Topeka, KS · CMS Data August 2026
Providence Living Center
How Does Providence Living Center Rate?
Providence Living Center is a 78-bed for-profit nursing home in Topeka, KS. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 2.5 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on December 18, 2025, cited 27 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 2.5 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 27
- Certified beds
- 78
1112 SE Republican Avenue
Topeka, KS 66607
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 2.5 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.4 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.6 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 2.2 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 71% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 86% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | December 18, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 27 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 6 |
| Citations from infection control inspections | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $22,925 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Providence Living Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 53% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.4% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 2.7% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.7% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 17% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 14% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 78 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 68 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | PROVIDENCE OPCO LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES (30 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | August 1997 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Providence Living Center
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Topeka nursing homes page.
Countryside Health Center, Topeka
440 SE Woodland Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607 · 0.7 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 97 beds
- For-profit
Brighton Place North, Topeka
1301 NE Jefferson Street, Topeka, KS 66608 · 2.3 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 34 beds
- For-profit
Brewster Health Center, Topeka
1001 SW 29TH ST, Topeka, KS 66611 · 2.8 mi
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 97 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
Heritage Grove Estates, Topeka
1610 SW 37th Street, Topeka, KS 66611 · 3.7 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
- 80 beds
- For-profit
- Continuing care community
Brighton Place West, Topeka
331 SW Oakley Street, Topeka, KS 66606 · 3.9 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality5/5
- 50 beds
- For-profit