
Legend at Capital Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Topeka, KS
Legend at Capital Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Topeka, KS
With 76 beds in one-bedroom units, Legend at Capital Ridge is a single-story assisted living community in Topeka, Kansas. Operated by 1931 Sw Arvonia Place Llc and administered by Ashley Burnison, it’s located at 1931 Sw Arvonia Pl in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 38. This means some nearby services are walkable, with most errands needing transportation.
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission, oversees Legend at Capital Ridge through routine inspections. Over time, inspections have underscored nursing coordination of resident care and dietary management. These themes remain vital to daily operations.
For families examining the home, a visit to tour it will provide a feel for the space, room options, and daily life.
76-bed community Rank #68 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 223 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #228 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th out of 363 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility | Residential Health Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyShawnee
License NumberN089045
Legend at Capital Ridge is administered by Ashley Burnison.
Owner1931 Sw Arvonia Place LLC
Assisted Living
61 units
Residential
15 units
Total beds
76 units
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 2015 · 11 years of data
17 deficiencies
17 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2015 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 17 | 100 | This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (17 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 83% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (1 vs. KS avg 4).↓ 75% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 17 | 25 | This facility has had 32% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (17 vs. KS avg 25). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 32% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on December 10, 2018, identified deficiencies related to nursing coordination of altered diets and labeling of over-the-counter medications. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with health care coordination, therapeutic diet preparation, and negotiated service agreements, as well as concerns about documentation and medication administration. Complaint investigations in 2015 found deficiencies in service agreements and food safety practices, but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated, particularly regarding service agreements and food storage. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring themes in resident care coordination and dietary management, with no clear pattern of improvement or worsening over time.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 284 - 326 / 389 - 399 / 435 / 471 - 586 / 561 - 724 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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5.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Topeka's city center to Legend at Capital Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.4 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.
| Brewster Place | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Topeka (South/Southeast 1) | 141
Facility
141
KS AVG
69
Rank
#10 / 223 | No |
56
Facility
56
KS AVG
46
Rank
#124 / 363 | Residential (44), NF (Nursing Facility) (97), SNF/NF (Combined) (97) | - | A+ | Tyrone Wilkens | - | 15 | - | - |
| Cedarhurst of Topeka | AL IL MC | Topeka | 111
Facility
111
KS AVG
69
Rank
#30 / 223 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
KS AVG
46
Rank
#311 / 363 | Assisted Living (81), Residential (30) | 72.1% | - | Jessie Bird | Cedarhurst Of Topeka | 5 | 25
Facility
25
KS AVG
100
Rank
#36 / 147 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
KS AVG
4.0
Rank
#117 / 147 |
| Legend at Capital Ridge | AL MC | Topeka (Southwest Arvonia Place) | 76
Facility
76
KS AVG
69
Rank
#68 / 223 | No |
38
Facility
38
KS AVG
46
Rank
#228 / 363 | 1 Bed | 0 | - | Ashley Burnison | - | 17 | 17
Facility
17
KS AVG
100
Rank
#22 / 147 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
KS AVG
4.0
Rank
#13 / 147 |
| Lexington Park Assisted Living | AL IL NH SNF | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 60
Facility
60
KS AVG
69
Rank
#94 / 223 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
KS AVG
46
Rank
#99 / 363 | Assisted Living (60) | - | A+ | Ben Rigdon | - | 16 | - | - |
| Lexington Park Independent Living | AL IL NH RC SNF | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 60
Facility
60
KS AVG
69
Rank
#94 / 223 | No |
60
Facility
60
KS AVG
46
Rank
#99 / 363 | Assisted Living (60) | 90.0% | - | Ben Rigdon | - | 16 | 25
Facility
25
KS AVG
100
Rank
#36 / 147 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
KS AVG
4.0
Rank
#32 / 147 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kansas
Legend at Capital Ridge is located in Topeka, Kansas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Legend at Capital Ridge
What neighborhood is Legend at Capital Ridge in?
Legend at Capital Ridge is in the Southwest Arvonia Place neighborhood of Topeka.
Who is the owner of Legend at Capital Ridge?
Legend at Capital Ridge is legally operated by 1931 Sw Arvonia Place LLC, and administered by Ashley Burnison.
Is Legend at Capital Ridge in a walkable area?
Legend at Capital Ridge has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Legend at Capital Ridge?
According to KS state health department records, Legend at Capital Ridge's license number is N089045.
Are pets allowed at Legend at Capital Ridge?
No, Legend at Capital Ridge has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Legend at Capital Ridge?
Ashley Burnison is the administrator of Legend at Capital Ridge.
How many beds does Legend at Capital Ridge have?
Legend at Capital Ridge has 76 beds.
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