Homestead of Topeka
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Topeka, KS

Homestead of Topeka

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Topeka, KS

Overview of Homestead of Topeka

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. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 44 Rank #178 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 178th 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. 44-bed community

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #220 / 352Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 220th 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.
40 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #84 / 203Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th 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.
84% This home usually has availability 84%
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
37 / 44
Average occupied beds in Kansas homes 50 beds

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
CountyShawnee
License NumberN089035

Ownership & Operating Entity

Homestead of Topeka is administered by Susan Bullock.

OwnerMidwest Homestead Of Topeka LLC

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
44 units
Total beds
44 units

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

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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 2014 · 12 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 23 deficiencies 14 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 2014 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (79% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% 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. 23108 This facility has 79% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (23 vs. KS avg 108).↓ 79% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.64.18 This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (1.6 vs. KS avg 4.18).↓ 62% 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. 1424 This facility has had 42% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (14 vs. KS avg 24). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 42% fewer

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Homestead of Topeka

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Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Topeka's city center to Homestead of Topeka's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.74 miles to nearest hospital (Topeka ER & Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Topeka

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

Homestead 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 Homestead of Topeka

Who is the owner of Homestead of Topeka?

Homestead of Topeka is legally operated by Midwest Homestead Of Topeka LLC, and administered by Susan Bullock.

Is Homestead of Topeka in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of Homestead of Topeka?

According to KS state health department records, Homestead of Topeka's license number is N089035.

What is the occupancy rate at Homestead of Topeka?

Homestead of Topeka's occupancy is 84%.

Are pets allowed at Homestead of Topeka?

No, Homestead of Topeka has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Homestead of Topeka?

Susan Bullock is the administrator of Homestead of Topeka.

How many beds does Homestead of Topeka have?

Homestead of Topeka has 44 beds.

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