Cedarhurst of Topeka
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Topeka, KS

Cedarhurst of Topeka

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Topeka, KS

Overview of Cedarhurst of Topeka

Cedarhurst of Topeka is one of the assisted living and memory care communities that has created a wonderful experience when it comes to fully supporting all residents. They boast a dedicated team of care staff who celebrate each unique individual by ensuring full care and attention to the residents. Cedarhurst of Topeka provides a home where each and every individual, from staff to residents, is able to build new connections and create new memories in their new home.

Cedarhurst of Topeka offers a wide range of services to make residents feel at home, including weekly housekeeping services, laundry and linen services, transportation services, and a recreation room for fun activities. There is also an on-site full-service salon where residents can pamper themselves and feel their best. Outdoor spaces and paths provide a serene and peaceful environment for relaxation and reflection.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 111 Rank #30 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 223 homes we track in Kansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking. 111-bed community

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #312 / 352Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 312th out of 352 homes we track in Kansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
20 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #144 / 203Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 144th out of 203 homes we track in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 203. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
72% This home usually has availability 72%
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
80 / 111
Average occupied beds in Kansas homes 50 beds

About this community

Awards

US News Award - Badge Senior Living Communities - Assisted Living 2024

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility | Residential Health Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyShawnee
License NumberN089069

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cedarhurst of Topeka is legally operated by Cedarhurst Of Topeka, and administered by Jessie Bird.

OwnerCedarhurst Of Topeka Real Estate, LLC

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
81 units
Residential
30 units
Total beds
111 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Salon
Courtyard
Walking Paths
Dining
Scheduled Transportation
Housekeeping
Activitiesfitness classes, art workshops, social events
Specific ProgramsDaily Programs & Events, Dining at Cedarhurst
Operating Hours24/7

Pricing & Financial Information

IL$4,950 per month
AL$6,750 per month
MC$8,550 per month

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Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 25 deficiencies 8 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2023 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (77% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (26% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 25108 This facility has 77% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (25 vs. KS avg 108).↓ 77% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.14.18 This facility has 26% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (3.1 vs. KS avg 4.18).↓ 26% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 824 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (8 vs. KS avg 24). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Cedarhurst of Topeka

1 Bedroom
Suite

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Address 5.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Topeka's city center to Cedarhurst of Topeka's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.68 miles to nearest hospital (Topeka ER & Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Topeka Presbyterian Manor
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Topeka
123
Facility 123
KS AVG 69
Rank #20 / 223
Yes
30
Facility 30
KS AVG 47
Rank #261 / 352
Residential (55), NF (Nursing Facility) (68), SNF/NF (Combined) (68)
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #186 / 203
Christie Lynn PatrickTopeka Presbyterian Manor7
40
Facility 40
KS AVG 100
Rank #60 / 147
5.7
Facility 5.7
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #123 / 147
Cedarhurst of Topeka
AL
IL
MC
Topeka
111
Facility 111
KS AVG 69
Rank #30 / 223
Yes
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 47
Rank #312 / 352
Assisted Living (81), Residential (30)
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #144 / 203
Jessie BirdCedarhurst Of Topeka8
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 100
Rank #36 / 147
3.1
Facility 3.1
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #58 / 147
Lexington Park Independent Living
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Topeka
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 69
Rank #94 / 223
No
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 47
Rank #99 / 352
Assisted Living (60)
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #36 / 203
Ben Rigdon-21
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 100
Rank #36 / 147
1.2
Facility 1.2
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #18 / 147
Wg Hearthstone West Sh LLC
AL
IL
RC
Topeka
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 69
Rank #94 / 223
Yes
78
Facility 78
KS AVG 47
Rank #25 / 352
-
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #185 / 203
Renee M Elwood-20
48
Facility 48
KS AVG 100
Rank #64 / 147
2.4
Facility 2.4
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #43 / 147
Homestead of Topeka
AL
MC
Topeka
44
Facility 44
KS AVG 69
Rank #178 / 223
No
40
Facility 40
KS AVG 47
Rank #220 / 352
Assisted Living (44)
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #84 / 203
Susan Bullock-14
23
Facility 23
KS AVG 100
Rank #31 / 147
1.6
Facility 1.6
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #30 / 147

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kansas

Cedarhurst of Topeka is located in Topeka, Kansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kansas.

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General 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

Requires care level assessment.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+
General Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
KS

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Homemaker services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Age
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

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

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

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedarhurst of Topeka

Who is the owner of Cedarhurst of Topeka?

Cedarhurst of Topeka is legally operated by Cedarhurst Of Topeka Real Estate, LLC, and administered by Jessie Bird.

Is Cedarhurst of Topeka in a walkable area?

Cedarhurst of Topeka has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Cedarhurst of Topeka?

According to KS state health department records, Cedarhurst of Topeka's license number is N089069.

What is the occupancy rate at Cedarhurst of Topeka?

Cedarhurst of Topeka's occupancy is 72%.

Are pets allowed at Cedarhurst of Topeka?

Yes, Cedarhurst of Topeka allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Cedarhurst of Topeka?

Jessie Bird is the administrator of Cedarhurst of Topeka.

How many beds does Cedarhurst of Topeka have?

Cedarhurst of Topeka has 111 beds.

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