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Homestead of Topeka is a senior living community that houses assisted living and memory care; they pride themselves in giving off a warm and welcoming environment. They are the trusted home in Topeka because they follow through on their promise of giving the right level of care with their professional care that finds solutions to any need an individual may have; through their personalized care that becomes easy in providing tailored care for every senior. Homestead is trusted to be one of the senior living homes in Topeka that provides quality care driven to enhance the quality of life during their retirement period.
Life at Homestead is designed to meet the needs of residents from all living options; designed to stay active, receive help with daily activities, and receive mental stimulation for those suffering from Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Their services and amenities encompass the needs of all seniors as a way to provide convenience and access around the building: housekeeping, delicious meals provided, a library, and a fitness center– to name a few.
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Homestead of Topeka is administrated by Susan Bullock.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 19 | 100 | This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (19 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2014.
| 1.6 | 8.3 | This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (1.6 vs. KS avg 8.3).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.5 | 3.1 | This facility has 52% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (1.5 vs. KS avg 3.1).↓ 52% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 13 | 32 | This facility has 59% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (13 vs. KS avg 32).↓ 59% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 10, 2024, found no deficiencies and confirmed that all prior issues had been corrected. Earlier inspections showed recurring deficiencies related mainly to medication management, emergency plan reviews, and safe food and chemical storage. Complaint investigations were attached to some inspections, with deficiencies substantiated in areas such as medication labeling and storage, emergency plan documentation, and food safety, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were addressed through corrective actions, and no immediate jeopardy findings or license suspensions were noted. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with the latest inspection demonstrating compliance after previous citations.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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5.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Topeka's city center to Homestead of Topeka's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.17 miles to nearest hospital (Saint Francis Medical Clinic)
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Homestead of Topeka is located in Topeka, Kansas.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
| Legend at Capital Ridge |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Topeka (Southwest Arvonia Place) | 76 | No | 38 | Assisted Living (61), Residential (15) | 2.6% | - | Ashley Burnison | 17 | 17 | 1.0 |
| Lexington Park Assisted Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 60 | No | 60 | Assisted Living (60) | 83.9% | A+ | Ben Rigdon | 16 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Homestead of Topeka |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 44 | No | 40 | Assisted Living (44) | 86.4% | - | Susan Bullock | 13 | 19 | 1.5 |
| Oak Creek Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Topeka (Central Topeka 2) | 41 | No | 25 | Residential (41) | 70.7% | A+ | Winona K. Kegin | 16 | 37 | 2.3 |
| Celebration Villa of Hearthstone – West |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Topeka (Central Topeka 1) | - | No | 49 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Homestead of Topeka is in the West Southwest 2 neighborhood of Topeka.
The legal owner and operator of Homestead of Topeka is Midwest Homestead Of Topeka Llc.
Homestead of Topeka has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to KS state health department records, Homestead of Topeka's license number is N089035.
Homestead of Topeka's occupancy is 86%.
Susan Bullock is the administrator of Homestead of Topeka.
Homestead of Topeka has 44 beds.
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