
Compare Nursing Homes around Topeka (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
| Lexington Park Assisted Living | NH AL IL SNF | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 60
Facility
60
KS AVG
69
Rank
#94 / 224 | - | - | 4.49
Facility
4.49
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#73 / 144 | -50% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 147 | 8
Facility
8
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#6 / 147 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#3 / 147 | - | 80 | A+ |
60
Facility
60
KS AVG
46
Rank
#99 / 363 | Floyd Eaton | $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#52 / 148 | $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#67 / 148 | 51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#132 / 148 | 175154 | ||||
| Brewster Place | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Topeka (South/Southeast 1) | 141
Facility
141
KS AVG
69
Rank
#10 / 224 | - | - | 6.62
Facility
6.62
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#7 / 144 | -64% | +43% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 147 | 19
Facility
19
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#50 / 147 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#90 / 147 | - | 76 | A+ |
56
Facility
56
KS AVG
46
Rank
#124 / 363 | Melissa Reynolds | $20.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#5 / 148 | $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#5 / 148 | 65.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
65.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#117 / 148 | 175044 | ||||
| McCrite Plaza Topeka | NH AL HC IL MC | Topeka (South/Southeast 1) | 80
Facility
80
KS AVG
69
Rank
#59 / 224 |
76.8%
Facility
76.8%
KS AVG
76.7
Rank
#126 / 207 | 0% | 4.87
Facility
4.87
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#49 / 144 | +6% | +5% | $9.1k
Facility
$9.1k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#73 / 147 | 18
Facility
18
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#40 / 147 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#40 / 147 | 3 | 61 | - |
40
Facility
40
KS AVG
46
Rank
#220 / 363 | Mccrite Real Estate Inc | $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#61 / 148 | $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#45 / 148 | 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#31 / 148 | 175171 | ||||
| Sabetha Manor | NH HOS SNF | Sabetha | 40
Facility
40
KS AVG
69
Rank
#193 / 224 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
KS AVG
76.7
Rank
#167 / 207 | -15% | 5.64
Facility
5.64
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#20 / 144 | -34% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 147 | 18
Facility
18
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#40 / 147 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#17 / 147 | - | 26 | - |
8
Facility
8
KS AVG
46
Rank
#342 / 363 | Sabetha Nursing LLC | $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#146 / 148 | $1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#148 / 148 | 54.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#58 / 148 | 175241 | ||||
| Rolling Hills Retirement Community | NH AL RC SNF | Topeka (Southwest Topeka) | 70
Facility
70
KS AVG
69
Rank
#83 / 224 |
60.9%
Facility
60.9%
KS AVG
76.7
Rank
#181 / 207 | -21% | 3.87
Facility
3.87
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#107 / 144 | -30% | -17% | $14.2k
Facility
$14.2k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#86 / 147 | 44
Facility
44
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#123 / 147 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#127 / 147 | 1 | 43 | - |
33
Facility
33
KS AVG
46
Rank
#248 / 363 | Floyd C Eaton III Trust 2012 | $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#96 / 148 | $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#113 / 148 | 51.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#108 / 148 | 175165 | ||||
| Brighton Place West Health Center LLC | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Topeka (Central Topeka 1) | 50
Facility
50
KS AVG
69
Rank
#137 / 224 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
KS AVG
76.7
Rank
#1 / 207 | +30% | 2.68
Facility
2.68
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#143 / 144 | +34% | -42% | $31.9k
Facility
$31.9k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#115 / 147 | 20
Facility
20
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#55 / 147 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#50 / 147 | 2 | 50 | - |
43
Facility
43
KS AVG
46
Rank
#211 / 363 | Brighton Place West Health Center LLC | $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#141 / 148 | $1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#146 / 148 | 34.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
34.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#141 / 148 | 175547 | ||||
| Osage Nursing Center | NH HOS SNF | Osage City (Main Street) | 56
Facility
56
KS AVG
69
Rank
#117 / 224 |
69.6%
Facility
69.6%
KS AVG
76.7
Rank
#151 / 207 | -9% | 4.31
Facility
4.31
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#88 / 144 | -30% | -7% | $14.9k
Facility
$14.9k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#90 / 147 | 26
Facility
26
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#79 / 147 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#98 / 147 | 1 | 39 | - |
29
Facility
29
KS AVG
46
Rank
#264 / 363 | Natasha Moon | $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#132 / 148 | $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#129 / 148 | 57.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#46 / 148 | 175256 | ||||
| Topeka Presbyterian Manor | NH AL IL SNF | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 123
Facility
123
KS AVG
69
Rank
#20 / 224 |
55.3%
Facility
55.3%
KS AVG
76.7
Rank
#188 / 207 | -28% | 5.16
Facility
5.16
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#38 / 144 | +5% | +11% | $39.1k
Facility
$39.1k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#119 / 147 | 33
Facility
33
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#105 / 147 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#28 / 147 | 4 | 68 | - |
30
Facility
30
KS AVG
46
Rank
#260 / 363 | Presbyterian Manors Inc | $10.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#30 / 148 | $4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#36 / 148 | 40.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
40.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#89 / 148 | 175297 | ||||
| The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Topeka (Downtown) | 175
Facility
175
KS AVG
69
Rank
#4 / 224 |
65.1%
Facility
65.1%
KS AVG
76.7
Rank
#166 / 207 | -15% | 3.72
Facility
3.72
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#124 / 144 | +32% | -20% | $56.6k
Facility
$56.6k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#125 / 147 | 40
Facility
40
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#117 / 147 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#37 / 147 | 4 | 114 | B- |
78
Facility
78
KS AVG
46
Rank
#25 / 363 | - | $19.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$19.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#14 / 148 | $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#22 / 148 | 40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#125 / 148 | 175340 | ||||
| Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Topeka (Southwest Topeka) | 151
Facility
151
KS AVG
69
Rank
#9 / 224 |
86.1%
Facility
86.1%
KS AVG
76.7
Rank
#75 / 207 | +12% | 3.09
Facility
3.09
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#137 / 144 | -34% | -33% | $93.1k
Facility
$93.1k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#138 / 147 | 75
Facility
75
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#147 / 147 | 7.5
Facility
7.5
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#112 / 147 | 5 | 130 | - |
52
Facility
52
KS AVG
46
Rank
#155 / 363 | - | $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#38 / 148 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#34 / 148 | 47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#68 / 148 | 175255 | ||||
| Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation | NH SNF | Topeka (Downtown) | 54
Facility
54
KS AVG
69
Rank
#124 / 224 |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
KS AVG
76.7
Rank
#77 / 207 | +11% | 3.12
Facility
3.12
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#137 / 144 | +35% | -33% | $227.4k
Facility
$227.4k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#147 / 147 | 46
Facility
46
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#128 / 147 | 9.2
Facility
9.2
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#131 / 147 | 3 | 46 | - |
78
Facility
78
KS AVG
46
Rank
#25 / 363 | Tanglewood Nursing And Rehabilitation | $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#99 / 148 | $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#105 / 148 | 56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#81 / 148 | 175463 | ||||
| Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | - | NH SNF | Topeka (Southwest Topeka) | 120
Facility
120
KS AVG
69
Rank
#24 / 224 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
62
Facility
62
KS AVG
46
Rank
#87 / 363 | - | $10.9M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$10.9M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#31 / 148 | $2.3M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$2.3M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#118 / 148 | 21%*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
21%*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#148 / 148 | 175172 |
A Sister company of Rolling Hills and Homestead, Lexington Park is an assisted living community that also extends to independent living, memory care, rapid recovery, and skilled nursing services in Topeka. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach in a nurturing setting. The senior living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. There is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living. As a proud member of Midwest Health, Lexington Park is the ideal home where seniors thrive.
Lexington Park aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals and offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience– short-term and long-term care, post-hospital and post-surgical care, respiration therapy, and social services available.
Brewster Place is a sprawling senior living campus in Topeka’s South/Southeast 1 neighborhood, and it covers about as much ground as a facility can. Nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, it’s all under one roof. This particular listing is for the licensed nursing home piece of that campus. A hundred forty one beds, 74 percent occupied, 105 of them filled right now.
The average resident sticks around for 202 days, which lands somewhere between a short rehab stint and a genuine long-term stay. That’s usually a sign a facility handles both kinds of residents without one crowding out the other. The City of Topeka owns the place, Tyrone Wilkens administers it day to day, and Mary Blubaugh sits at the top as CEO.
Walkability here is decent by nursing home standards. A Walk Score of 56 puts it in moderately walkable territory, so some errands are doable on foot, though you’re still going to want a car for most of them. Staffing includes RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides, and total nursing care runs about six and a half hours per resident per day, a figure that reflects genuine round-the-clock coverage rather than a skeleton crew.
The amenity list reads like an actual campus: fitness center, library, salon and spa, outdoor space to sit in when the weather cooperates. There’s also Maintenance Free Living for residents who want independence without the upkeep, Catered Living, a dedicated Rehabilitation Center, and even an Art Wall Galleries program for anyone who wants to keep making things. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so payment flexibility isn’t really a barrier here.
Kansas inspectors check in periodically, and recent reviews touched on pharmacy services, resident rights, infection control, and documentation, the same handful of areas regulators tend to look at everywhere. Whatever came up was resolved and corrected. Between the campus size, the staffing hours, and a resident population that clearly sticks around, Brewster Place reads as an established, full-continuum operation built to handle residents at very different stages of care.
McCrite Plaza dedicates itself to ensuring the best quality of service to the seniors while equally gaining their independence. The senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options. Residents of all housing types have access to personal care that aims to enhance their quality of life.
McCrite ensures that its residents thrive in an environment that puts them first.
Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation– offered an array of comprehensive services that cater to different levels of care. Residents of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care facilities are eligible for a list of stimulating and results-driven activities that focus on recovery.
Embraced by the serene lands of Oregon Street, Sabetha, KS, Sabetha Manor Skilled Nursing by Amerocare is a renowned senior living community providing skilled nursing, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. Relax and enjoy a safe retirement with beautifully designed and spacious accommodations in several studio floor plans. Helping seniors flourish and achieve their aspirations is at the core of Sabetha Manor’s commitment to seniors’ well-being.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enjoyable programs accompanies residents as they go about their day. With delicious and healthy meals, residents enjoy a delightful dining experience. Sabetha Manor is ideal for seniors who want to spend their golden years doing what they love in a place where they can receive top-tier care and support.
Rolling Hills is a community that specializes in assisted living, rapid recovery, and skilled nursing. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach in a nurturing setting. The senior living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. There is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living. As a proud member of Midwest Health, Rolling Hills is the ideal home where seniors thrive.
Rolling Hills aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals and offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience– short-term and long-term care, post-hospital and post-surgical care, respiration therapy, and social services available.
Brighton Place West Health Center operates a 50-bed nursing home in central Topeka, Kansas, with property ownership held by Shkiyas Hachama Snf Realty LLC. The billing office handles resident accounts through standard payment options, accepting private pay along with Medicare and Medicaid. The surrounding neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 43, indicating a somewhat walkable layout where some nearby services are reachable on foot, though a vehicle remains practical for general transit and family visits.
Administrator Stephanie Morris oversees a building that runs at full capacity, with resident stays averaging 796 days. This extensive timeframe reflects a major focus on long-term residential housing alongside shorter post-hospital recovery tracks. To address daily clinical needs, the 24-hour floor staff provides an average of 2 hours and 41 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, broken down as 1 hour and 37 minutes from nurse aides, 30 minutes from registered nurses, and 15 minutes from licensed practical nurses.
This team delivers physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation, along with respite tracks, hospice care, and memory care. While past state checks focused on routine resident hygiene and medication documentation, the facility resolved those earlier findings through accepted correction plans.
Prospective residents can get in touch with the admissions office to arrange an in-person walk-through, look over the therapy equipment, and review the nursing schedules. The front desk coordinates these property tours while explaining the intake process, detailing how the care team manages transitions like discharge planning, and answering questions about current waitlists.
Nestled in the tranquil grasslands of Main Street, Osage City, KS, Osage Nursing Center by Americare is a blissful senior living community providing skilled nursing, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. The community strives to provide a haven for seniors to spend their intimate moments without worries with a selection of meticulously designed and spacious studio floor plans. Osage Nursing Center ensures seniors receive top-notch care and assistance with a competent and specially trained team available around the clock.
Interact with friends and create lasting moments through exciting activities and enjoyable programs to experience a life well lived. With delectable and healthy meals, residents enjoy a delightful dining experience. Osage Nursing Center is great for seniors aiming to maximize their freedom and receive the utmost support they deserve.
Presbyterian Manors Inc operates Topeka Presbyterian Manor on SW 6th Avenue in Topeka’s West Southwest 2 neighborhood, about 3.6 miles from downtown. It is a CCRC campus, meaning nursing home, assisted living, and independent living all share the same address. That structure matters in practice: residents can move between care levels without leaving the community.
The facility has been operating since 1963. Tom Bechtel is the Executive Director; Christie Lynn Patrick is the administrator.
The Walk Score of 30 is honest about what the neighborhood offers, which is not much on foot. Most trips require a car.
The 123-bed campus runs at 55% occupancy, with 68 beds currently filled. An average stay of 256 days puts this squarely in long-term care territory rather than short-term rehabilitation. CMS Facility Characteristics counts 63 current residents. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Staffing data from CMS puts total nursing hours at 5 hours 9 minutes per resident per day. RN coverage is 27 minutes daily; nurse aide hours run at 3 hours 5 minutes. A Residents Group and Active Resident Council are both confirmed as organized programs through CMS Facility Characteristics.
State inspections over this facility’s history have addressed areas including medication management, fall and injury prevention, and dietary and food service, which are standard regulatory focus areas for long-term care campuses with this range of services.
Topeka Presbyterian Manor is a long-established CCRC in Topeka that covers the full spectrum from independent living to skilled nursing, accepts all three major payer types, and serves a population that tends to stay well beyond a short-term stay.
The Gardens at Aldersgate is a 175-bed nursing facility located in downtown Topeka, Kansas. Operated by Betten End Snf Realty LLC and managed by administrator Morgan Morris, the five-year-old community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The resident demographic is composed of 59 percent Medicare admissions, 38 percent private-pay individuals, and 3 percent Medicaid recipients, with an average overall stay length of 112 days.
Clinical operations include an on-staff physician and an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. The facility features on-site specialty care, including dietary, podiatry, audiology, dental, and psychiatric services, alongside physical rehabilitation equipment and respite care.
The downtown location holds a walkability score of 78 out of 100, indicating most daily errands are manageable on foot. Everyday amenities consist of three daily meals, a beauty salon, a barber shop, a whirlpool tub, bathing assistance, housekeeping, and scheduled transportation. In terms of oversight, state regulatory inspections have reviewed medication delivery, infection control, and charting documentation, with recent records indicating the correction of past deficiencies and compliance with state guidelines.
Prospective representatives can communicate with the admission office directly to obtain detailed pricing schedules, evaluate specialized therapy programs, or arrange a walkthrough of the downtown campus.
Resting gracefully in the heart of Topeka, Kansas, Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center has been a pillar of care and support for over 13 years. With a team of remarkable staff members, their unwavering dedication shines through in every aspect of their service. Attending physicians and registered nurses work diligently to create tailored treatment plans that prioritize the well-being of each resident. The center’s commitment to convenience extends to a convenient pharmacy delivery service, ensuring that medication needs are promptly met with efficiency and accuracy.
Plaza West boasts a diverse range of accommodations, including spacious private and semi-private rooms. Thoughtfully designed and well-appointed, these rooms offer residents a comfortable and inviting space to call their own. The center’s common areas exude warmth and provide a welcoming environment for socializing and relaxation, with cozy chairs inviting residents to unwind and engage in meaningful conversations. An activity room brims with exciting opportunities for engagement, offering a variety of enriching programs and recreational activities. In addition, housekeeping and laundry services alleviate any concerns about daily chores, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their time and creating cherished memories.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Topeka, KS
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kansas?
Assisted living in Kansas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Kansas Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Kansas Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 12 nursing homes in Topeka, KS. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Topeka, KS?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Topeka, KS, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Topeka, KS?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.













