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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

B-
Grade
48
Score
CMS Ratings
6.8/22
Staffing Quality
7.5/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
6.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate88.3%
60
Total Beds
53
Occupied
7
Available

Basic Information

Address:

2015 SE 10TH AVENUE

TOPEKA, KS 66607

Number of Beds:

60

Estimated Occupancy:

88% (~7 available)

Chain:

ADVENA LIVING COMMUNITIES

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:1/5 Stars
Health Inspection:1/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:3/5 Stars
Quality Measures:2/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

175113

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

0.51

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

3.01

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.51hLPN: 0.60hAide: 1.90h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Above Average

This Facility

65.4%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 33.3%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Critical Deficiencies Found

This facility has 6 deficiency citations involving actual harm to residents. Review these carefully before making a decision.

Total Deficiencies

92

Inspections

10

Critical

6

Oct 9, 2024 - Health Survey

34 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0567

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Low - IsolatedTag F0576

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0680

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Low - IsolatedTag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0849

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0567

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Low - IsolatedTag F0576

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0680

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Low - IsolatedTag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0849

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024From Complaint

Jun 18, 2024 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Jul 19, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0625

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected: Jul 19, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Jul 19, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0625

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected: Jul 19, 2024From Complaint

Apr 23, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: May 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: May 31, 2024From Complaint

Oct 25, 2023 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0691

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0691

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023From Complaint

Oct 2, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023From Complaint

Jul 11, 2023 - Health Survey

6 deficiencies cited

Critical - Actual HarmTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Aug 4, 2023From Complaint
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Aug 4, 2023From Complaint
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Aug 4, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected: Aug 4, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected: Aug 4, 2023From Complaint
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Aug 4, 2023From Complaint

Apr 18, 2023 - Health Survey

28 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023From Complaint
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: May 22, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected: May 22, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected: May 22, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0761

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 drugs.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: May 22, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023From Complaint
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: May 22, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected: May 22, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected: May 22, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0761

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 drugs.

Corrected: May 22, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: May 22, 2023From Complaint

Nov 1, 2022 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Dec 7, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Dec 7, 2022From Complaint

Aug 22, 2022 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: Sep 9, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: Sep 9, 2022From Complaint

Oct 25, 2021 - Health Survey

8 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0924

Environmental Deficiencies

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0924

Environmental Deficiencies

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Medium - PatternTag 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.

Corrected: Nov 25, 2021

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

No penalties or payment denials in the past 3 years

Key Highlights

🛏
Beds Available
Approximately 7 beds potentially available
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Part of Healthcare Chain
ADVENA LIVING COMMUNITIES

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for LEGACY ON 10TH AVENUE?

LEGACY ON 10TH AVENUE has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

LEGACY ON 10TH AVENUE has 60 certified beds. The facility averages 53 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 88%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - limited liability company owned. It is part of the ADVENA LIVING COMMUNITIES network.

How can I contact LEGACY ON 10TH AVENUE?

You can call LEGACY ON 10TH AVENUE at (785)233-8918. The facility is located at 2015 SE 10TH AVENUE, TOPEKA, KS 66607.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

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