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Homestead of Paola
Homestead of Paola, located in Paola, KS, has assisted living with 48 beds. That’s somewhat compact, and it fits individuals who prefer a smaller space.
You’ll need a car, or someone who has one. Walk Score is 49, indicating it is car-dependent, meaning most errands require some form of transportation.
This is what assisted living looks like. Employees assist with daily tasks such as dressing, administering medication, and bathing, and you have your own apartment. Units consist of studios or one-bedroom apartments. Every unit includes a kitchenette for simple meals and beverages. The private bathroom features a zero-entry shower, eliminating the need for a step. Pets are indeed permitted here.
There are outings and activities available to participate in. Tessa Simpson is the administrator.
Community insights.
Based on 41 residents and 48 beds. Source: state inspection report (Mar 2025)
About This Community
Homestead of Paola is administered by Tessa Simpson.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 61 deficiencies 24 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• Total deficiencies (40% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 61 | 101.0 | This facility has 40% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (61 vs. KS avg 101).↓ 40% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.5 | 3.5 | This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (2.5 vs. KS avg 3.5).↓ 29% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
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Total inspections
| 24 | 24.0 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Kansas average (24 vs. KS avg 24).— At avg |
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0.8 miles from city center
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Garden Villas of Lenexa | AL IL MC NH SNF | Lenexa | 78
Facility
78
KS AVG
69
Rank
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75
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75
KS AVG
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Rank
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79.5%
KS AVG
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Rank
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53
KS AVG
101
Rank
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Facility
2.9
KS AVG
4.2
Rank
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| Parkwood Village | AL MC | Pratt | 73
Facility
73
KS AVG
69
Rank
#48 / 138 | No |
70
Facility
70
KS AVG
47
Rank
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86.3%
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86.3%
KS AVG
74.2%
Rank
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Facility
6
KS AVG
101
Rank
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Facility
0.5
KS AVG
4.2
Rank
#4 / 115 |
| Lexington Park Independent Living | AL IL NH RC SNF | Topeka | 60
Facility
60
KS AVG
69
Rank
#59 / 138 | No |
60
Facility
60
KS AVG
47
Rank
#57 / 205 | Assisted Living (60) |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
KS AVG
74.2%
Rank
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25
KS AVG
101
Rank
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1.2
KS AVG
4.2
Rank
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55
KS AVG
69
Rank
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88
Facility
88
KS AVG
47
Rank
#3 / 205 | Private Rooms |
81.8%
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81.8%
KS AVG
74.2%
Rank
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10
KS AVG
101
Rank
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0.8
KS AVG
4.2
Rank
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| Homestead of Paola | AL | Paola | 48
Facility
48
KS AVG
69
Rank
#89 / 138 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
KS AVG
47
Rank
#101 / 205 | Suite |
85.4%
Facility
85.4%
KS AVG
74.2%
Rank
#31 / 125 | - | Tessa Simpson | Homestead Of Crestview, LLC | 24 | 61
Facility
61
KS AVG
101
Rank
#66 / 115 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
KS AVG
4.2
Rank
#45 / 115 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other KS assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities




