Oak Creek Senior Living
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Topeka, KS

Oak Creek Senior Living

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Topeka, KS

Overview of Oak Creek Senior Living

Executive Director Winona K. Kegin manages Oak Creek Senior Living, a 41-bed assisted living community located in a residential pocket of central Topeka, Kansas. The facility operates with a 71 percent occupancy rate across a single-story building, which enables residents to walk between their private bedrooms and the shared dining area without using stairs.

The everyday schedule combines housing, home-cooked meals, housekeeping, laundry, and local transportation with a monthly activity series called “What’s Happening.” The 24-hour on-site team includes licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who manage medication monitoring, while visiting professionals provide podiatry, chaplain, and haircut services.

The neighborhood has a walk score of 25 out of 100, requiring staff and visitors to rely on a vehicle for most off-site errands. Prospective residents evaluating mid-sized care homes can call the main office to check on current room vacancies.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 41 Rank #190 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 190th 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.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
12 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #283 / 352Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 283rd 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.
25 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #146 / 203Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 146th 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.
71% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Kansas average: 77.3%
Occupied beds
29 / 41

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Health Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyShawnee
License NumberN089002

Ownership & Operating Entity

Oak Creek Senior Living is administered by Winona K. Kegin.

OwnerOak Creek Senior Living Inc

Type Of Units

Residential
41 units
Total beds
41 units

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsWhat's Happening

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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. 29 deficiencies 15 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 (73% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (55% 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. 29108 This facility has 73% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (29 vs. KS avg 108).↓ 73% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.94.18 This facility has 55% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (1.9 vs. KS avg 4.18).↓ 55% 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. 1524 This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (15 vs. KS avg 24). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Managed by Winona Kegin

Executive Director

Over 20 years of experience

Winona Kegin is the Executive Director and LPN at Oak Creek Senior Living Center. She manages daily operations and ensures state compliance across all departments including dietary, nursing, maintenance, activities, and housekeeping. Winona is dedicated to creating a homelike, engaging environment while maintaining residents’ well-being. With over 20 years of long-term care experience, she brings deep knowledge and a warm approach to leadership at Oak Creek.

Places of interest near Oak Creek Senior Living

Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Topeka's city center to Oak Creek Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.75 miles to nearest hospital (Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center)

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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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
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
Oak Creek Senior Living
AL
RESC
Topeka
41
Facility 41
KS AVG 69
Rank #190 / 223
No
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 47
Rank #283 / 352
Private Rooms
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #146 / 203
Winona K. Kegin-15
29
Facility 29
KS AVG 100
Rank #49 / 147
1.9
Facility 1.9
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #34 / 147

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kansas

Oak Creek Senior Living 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 Oak Creek Senior Living

Is Oak Creek Senior Living in a walkable area?

Oak Creek Senior Living has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Oak Creek Senior Living?

According to KS state health department records, Oak Creek Senior Living's license number is N089002.

What is the occupancy rate at Oak Creek Senior Living?

Oak Creek Senior Living's occupancy is 71%.

How long has Oak Creek Senior Living been in business?

Oak Creek Senior Living has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Oak Creek Senior Living?

No, Oak Creek Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Oak Creek Senior Living?

Winona K. Kegin is the administrator of Oak Creek Senior Living.

How many beds does Oak Creek Senior Living have?

Oak Creek Senior Living has 41 beds.

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