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Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation

TOPEKA, KS 66614-2319 View Map

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Overview of Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation

Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Topeka, KS. It offers services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The facility is committed to providing compassionate care and advanced recovery for its residents.

785-273-0886

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.12/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 54

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

87.3%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$4.9M

Operating loss

-$571.3K

Proprietary home Partnership

Home revenue

$4,903,854.00

Operating loss

$-571,269.00

Payroll costs

$1.8M

37.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.6M

Total costs $5.5M

54-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 175463

CMS Certification Number: 175463

County: SHAWNEE

Ownership & operating entity

Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation is administrated by KENDAL KAPPELER.

Owner name: CCP WESTWOOD MANOR 7348 LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Rehabilitation

Long-Term Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care

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Latest inspection

Date:December 4, 2024

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The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC

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38.1%

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Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center

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81.3%

$12,901,207.00

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Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

SNF

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120

86.9%

$7,387,455.00

$1,558,405.00

21.1%

Brighton Place West Health Center LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 66606

Bed Count: 50

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 175547

Occupancy: 96.0%

Home Revenue: $3,215,156.00

Payroll Costs: $1,025,561.00

Payroll %: 31.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 49.10

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.6776

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 66614-4707

Bed Count: 175

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 175340

Occupancy: 81.6%

Home Revenue: $18,054,487.00

Payroll Costs: $6,655,954.00

Payroll %: 36.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 143.20

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7166

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 3

Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 66614-2319

Bed Count: 54

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 175463

Occupancy: 87.3%

Home Revenue: $4,807,968.00

Payroll Costs: $1,830,099.00

Payroll %: 38.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 47.10

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1238

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 4

Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Topeka

Bed Count: 151

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 175255

Occupancy: 81.3%

Home Revenue: $12,901,207.00

Payroll Costs: $5,895,676.00

Payroll %: 45.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 125.70

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0851

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 12

Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Topeka

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 175172

Occupancy: 86.9%

Home Revenue: $7,387,455.00

Payroll Costs: $1,558,405.00

Payroll %: 21.1%

TOPEKA, KS 66614-2319

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

14,625

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	11	8.7	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	32	9.2	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	36	7.6	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

86 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Therapy Services

12 staff

4.9hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

2.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

16%

of total hours from contractors

2,346 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 15 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Registered Nurse: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 25 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	21	15	36	6,265	91	100%	7.6
Medication Aide/Technician	7	0	7	2,376	91	100%	8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	25	32	2,240	91	100%	9.2
Registered Nurse	5	6	11	1,265	76	84%	8.7
Dietitian	1	0	1	522	64	70%	8.2
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	491	66	73%	7
Administrator	1	0	1	405	54	59%	7.5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	405	54	59%	7.5
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	216	29	32%	7.5
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	155	60	66%	2.6
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	118	15	16%	7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	58	25	27%	2.2
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	3	3	40	14	15%	2.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	39	18	20%	2.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	30	12	13%	2.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	2	1	1%	1.8

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Total Health inspections 5

11% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total Health citations 46

71% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 26.9

9.2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 44 citations

Complaint investigations 27 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 2

122% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 1

11% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 42

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Environmental minor citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Health Mark Group

Resident Census by Payment Source

49 Total Residents

Medicare 2 (4.1%)

Medicaid 30 (61.2%)

Private Pay/Other 17 (34.7%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 7.5

28% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score 15.2

27% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 13.8%

28% below Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 16.6%

15% below Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 15.3%

36% below Kansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.2%

72% below Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.3%

14% above Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below Kansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 23.2%

350% above Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 5.0%

71% below Kansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

9% above Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Kansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 0.7%

86% below Kansas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

32% better than Kansas average

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.1%

42% worse than Kansas average

Influenza Vaccine 97.5%

33% better than Kansas average

Total fines amount $241K

This home paid 449% more in fines than the state average.

Kansas average: $44K

Number of Fines 4

This home received 65% more fines than the state average.

Kansas average: 2.4

Payment Denials 1

This home had 200% more payment denials than the state average.

Kansas average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Oct 17, 2024

$86K

Payment Denial Oct 17, 2024

20 days

Civil Money Penalty Jun 17, 2024

$139K

Civil Money Penalty May 16, 2023

$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 87.3% ↑ 0.7pp vs 2022

Net Income -$571,269 ↓ ~$408K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,424,611 ↓ ~$48K vs 2022

Profit Margin -11.9% ↓ 8.7pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	96.2%	92.2%	95.3%	89.2%	80.8%	78.1%	87.7%	84.0%	82.5%	85.4%	80.6%	86.6%	87.3%
Beds	54	54	54	54	54	54	54	54	54	54	54	54	54
Net Income	$428,444	$11,880	$137,420	-$36,009	-$87,851	-$289,368	$73,315	$241,473	-$66,730	$62,130	-$38,998	-$163,504	-$571,269
Gross Revenue	$4,349,015	$5,011,747	$4,620,029	$1,779,989	$3,887,781	$3,779,259	$5,157,941	$5,780,829	$5,240,683	$5,790,476	$4,916,256	$5,189,317	$4,807,968
Operating Expenses	$3,108,213	$3,445,016	$3,216,379	$1,281,733	$3,008,718	$3,252,178	$3,681,265	$3,656,428	$3,758,207	$4,019,075	$3,943,089	$4,350,794	$4,473,043
Net Patient Revenue	$3,441,820	$3,446,534	$3,352,854	$1,227,071	$2,919,911	$2,960,664	$3,741,184	$3,892,258	$3,683,158	$3,963,239	$3,682,765	$3,983,931	$3,805,888
Total Payroll	$1,648,545	$1,660,310	$1,840,874	$913,224	$1,743,374	$1,652,518	$1,855,512	$1,962,740	$2,078,832	$2,243,869	$2,220,057	$2,472,987	$2,424,611
Profit Margin %	9.9%	0.2%	3.0%	-2.0%	-2.3%	-7.7%	1.4%	4.2%	-1.3%	1.1%	-0.8%	-3.2%	-11.9%
Medicare %	11.0%	14.1%	10.3%	12.8%	8.0%	9.6%	16.3%	18.5%	13.7%	20.0%	11.6%	13.2%	7.1%
Medicaid %	71.1%	80.8%	84.2%	85.5%	85.3%	87.6%	63.9%	62.3%	59.1%	67.2%	77.3%	74.1%	80.5%
Private %	18.0%	5.0%	5.5%	1.6%	6.7%	2.7%	19.8%	19.3%	27.2%	12.7%	11.0%	12.6%	12.4%
Revenue/Day	$181	$189	$179	$169	$183	$192	$216	$235	$227	$235	$232	$233	$221
Cost/Day	$164	$189	$171	$176	$189	$211	$213	$221	$231	$238	$248	$255	$260
Avg Length of Stay	119.3 days	148.2 days	302.9 days	279.7 days	248.9 days	171.4 days	174.6 days	136.8 days	169.3 days	181.4 days	165.5 days	156.6 days	235.7 days

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

General: Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

KS Specifics: Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

General: Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

KS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KS Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

KS Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation

Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation

Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

Latest inspection

Inspection Reports

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Kansas Seniors

Frail Elderly Waiver

Senior Care Act

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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