Occupancy rate
71%
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%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.
41-bed community Rank #191 / 224Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 224 homes in Kansas. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
12 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #282 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 282nd out of 363 homes in Kansas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Occupancy
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%Occupied beds
29 / 41
Average occupied beds in Kansas homes
50 beds
Facility TypeResidential Health Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyShawnee
License NumberN089002
Oak Creek Senior Living is administered by Winona K. Kegin.
OwnerOAK CREEK SENIOR LIVING INC
Residential
41 units
Total beds
41 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactShane Horsch, Owner
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsWhat's Happening
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
29 deficiencies
16 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 2014 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (42% below)
• Total inspections (50% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (42% below)
• Total inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection
November 6, 2024
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 29 | 100 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (29 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2014.
| 2.4 | 8.3 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (2.4 vs. KS avg 8.3).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.8 | 3.1 | This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (1.8 vs. KS avg 3.1).↓ 42% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 16 | 32 | This facility has 50% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (16 vs. KS avg 32).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on September 18, 2024, found no deficiencies and confirmed that all previous issues were corrected. Earlier inspections showed recurring deficiencies related primarily to incomplete negotiated service agreements, improper labeling and storage of over-the-counter medications, and lapses in licensed nurse coordination of health care services. Complaint investigations were attached to some inspections, with deficiencies substantiated in areas such as medication management and service agreement compliance; most complaints were addressed through corrective actions. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent follow-up inspections confirming correction of prior deficiencies.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
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
4.1 miles from city center
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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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
| Legend at Capital Ridge | AL MC | Topeka (Southwest Arvonia Place) | 76
Facility
76
KS AVG
69
Rank
#68 / 224 | No |
38
Facility
38
KS AVG
46
Rank
#228 / 363 | 1 Bed | - | - | Ashley Burnison | 17 | 17
Facility
17
KS AVG
100
Rank
#34 / 191 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#24 / 191 |
| Protected: Rolling Hills Retirement Community | AL NH RC | Topeka (Southwest Topeka) | 70
Facility
70
KS AVG
69
Rank
#83 / 224 | No |
33
Facility
33
KS AVG
46
Rank
#248 / 363 | NF (Nursing Facility) (70), SNF/NF (Combined) (70) |
60.9%
Facility
60.9%
KS AVG
77.4%
Rank
#173 / 198 | - | Tammi Toland | 12 | 0
Facility
0
KS AVG
100
Rank
#1 / 191 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#1 / 191 |
| Lexington Park Assisted Living | AL IL NH | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 60
Facility
60
KS AVG
69
Rank
#94 / 224 | No |
60
Facility
60
KS AVG
46
Rank
#99 / 363 | Assisted Living (60) |
83.9%
Facility
83.9%
KS AVG
77.4%
Rank
#89 / 198 | A+ | Ben Rigdon | 16 | 0
Facility
0
KS AVG
100
Rank
#1 / 191 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#1 / 191 |
| Homestead of Topeka | AL MC | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 44
Facility
44
KS AVG
69
Rank
#179 / 224 | No |
40
Facility
40
KS AVG
46
Rank
#220 / 363 | Assisted Living (44) |
84.1%
Facility
84.1%
KS AVG
77.4%
Rank
#85 / 198 | - | Susan Bullock | 13 | 23
Facility
23
KS AVG
100
Rank
#42 / 191 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#51 / 191 |
| Oak Creek Senior Living | AL RC | Topeka (Central Topeka 2) | 41
Facility
41
KS AVG
69
Rank
#191 / 224 | No |
25
Facility
25
KS AVG
46
Rank
#282 / 363 | Private Rooms |
70.7%
Facility
70.7%
KS AVG
77.4%
Rank
#140 / 198 | - | Winona K. Kegin | 16 | 29
Facility
29
KS AVG
100
Rank
#60 / 191 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#51 / 191 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Creek Senior Living
What neighborhood is Oak Creek Senior Living in?
Oak Creek Senior Living is in the Central Topeka 2 neighborhood of Topeka.
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%.
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.
Are there photos of Oak Creek Senior Living?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Oak Creek Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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