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535 South Freeborn Marion, KS 66861 · Marion County
CMS certification number 17A029 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is St Luke Living Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for St Luke Living Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Kansas average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.68 hours per resident per day at St Luke Living Center, below the Kansas median of 3.96 (US median: 3.72). About 0.49 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.21 hours, 13% below its all-week average.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at St Luke Living Center: Medicare and Medicaid
St Luke Living Center is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Kansas Medicaid.
This home is located in a hospital.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on October 8, 2025 and found 7 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 22 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 22 citations at St Luke Living Center across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 20 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 2 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (5) and infection control (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, February 22, 2024). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
October 8, 2025 · 7 citations
EHonor 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.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
February 22, 2024 · 11 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
June 21, 2022 · 4 citations
FObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor 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.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Questions to ask on a tour of St Luke Living Center
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on October 8, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near St Luke Living Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.0 mi
St Luke Hospital & Living Center MarionEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 0m for patients treated and sent home
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10.6 mi
Hillsboro Community Hospital HillsboroEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 46m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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