Legend at Capital Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Topeka, KS

Legend at Capital Ridge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Topeka, KS

Overview of Legend at Capital Ridge

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 76 Rank #68 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th 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.

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 #228 / 352Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th 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.
38 / 100
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility | Residential Health Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyShawnee
License NumberN089045

Ownership & Operating Entity

Legend at Capital Ridge is administered by Ashley Burnison.

Owner1931 Sw Arvonia Place LLC

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
61 units
Residential
15 units
Total beds
76 units

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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 2015 · 11 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 17 deficiencies 5 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 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 (84% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (19% 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. 17108 This facility has 84% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (17 vs. KS avg 108).↓ 84% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.44.18 This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (3.4 vs. KS avg 4.18).↓ 19% 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. 524 This facility has had 79% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (5 vs. KS avg 24). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 79% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 284 - 326 / 389 - 399 / 435 / 471 - 586 / 561 - 724 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Legend at Capital Ridge

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Places of interest near Legend at Capital Ridge

Address 5.3 miles from city center Info 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.

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
Legend at Capital Ridge
AL
MC
Topeka
76
Facility 76
KS AVG 69
Rank #68 / 223
No
38
Facility 38
KS AVG 47
Rank #228 / 352
1 Bed-Ashley Burnison-5
17
Facility 17
KS AVG 100
Rank #22 / 147
3.4
Facility 3.4
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #65 / 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
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

Legend at Capital Ridge 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).
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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).
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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 Legend at Capital Ridge

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.

Has Legend at Capital Ridge had any deficiencies?

Legend at Capital Ridge has had 17 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).

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