Compare Nursing Homes around Topeka (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
| Brewster Place | NH AL IL MC RC | Topeka (South/Southeast 1) | 141
Facility
141
KS AVG
69
Rank
#10 / 224 | 74.3% | -7% | 6.62 | -64% | +43% | $0 | 19 | 6.3 | - | 76 | A+ |
56
Facility
56
KS AVG
46
Rank
#124 / 363 | Melissa Reynolds | $20.7M | $13.6M | 65.8% | 175044 | ||||
| Protected: Rolling Hills Retirement Community | NH AL RC | Topeka (Southwest Topeka) | 70
Facility
70
KS AVG
69
Rank
#83 / 224 | 60.9% | -23% | 3.87 | -30% | -17% | $14.2k | 44 | 8.8 | 1 | 43 | - |
33
Facility
33
KS AVG
46
Rank
#248 / 363 | Floyd C Eaton III Trust 2012 | $4.6M | $2.3M | 51.1% | 175165 | ||||
| Lexington Park Assisted Living | NH AL IL | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 60
Facility
60
KS AVG
69
Rank
#94 / 224 | 83.9% | +6% | 4.49 | -50% | -3% | $0 | 8 | 2.7 | - | 80 | A+ |
60
Facility
60
KS AVG
46
Rank
#99 / 363 | Floyd Eaton | $8.4M | $4.3M | 51.3% | 175154 | ||||
| McCrite Plaza Topeka | NH AL HC IL MC | Topeka (South/Southeast 1) | 80
Facility
80
KS AVG
69
Rank
#59 / 224 | 73.7% | -7% | 4.87 | +6% | +5% | $9.1k | 18 | 4.5 | 3 | 61 | - |
40
Facility
40
KS AVG
46
Rank
#220 / 363 | Mccrite Real Estate Inc | $9.0M | $4.5M | 49.7% | 175171 | ||||
| Sabetha Manor | NH HC | Sabetha | 40
Facility
40
KS AVG
69
Rank
#193 / 224 | 65.0% | -18% | 5.64 | -34% | +22% | $0 | 18 | 3.6 | - | 27 | - |
8
Facility
8
KS AVG
46
Rank
#342 / 363 | Sabetha Nursing LLC | $2.2M | $1.2M | 54.5% | 175241 | ||||
| Topeka Presbyterian Manor | NH AL IL | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 123
Facility
123
KS AVG
69
Rank
#20 / 224 | 55.3% | -30% | 5.16 | +5% | +11% | $39.1k | 33 | 4.1 | 4 | 60 | - |
30
Facility
30
KS AVG
46
Rank
#260 / 363 | Presbyterian Manors Inc | $10.9M | $4.4M | 40.1% | 175297 | ||||
| Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center | NH HC MC PC RC | Topeka (Southwest Topeka) | 151
Facility
151
KS AVG
69
Rank
#9 / 224 | 86.1% | +8% | 3.09 | -34% | -33% | $93.1k | 75 | 7.5 | 5 | 128 | - |
52
Facility
52
KS AVG
46
Rank
#155 / 363 | - | $14.4M | $6.8M | 47.1% | 175255 | ||||
| Osage Nursing Center | NH HC | Osage City (Main Street) | 56
Facility
56
KS AVG
69
Rank
#117 / 224 | 69.6% | -12% | 4.31 | -30% | -7% | $14.9k | 26 | 6.5 | 1 | 46 | - |
29
Facility
29
KS AVG
46
Rank
#264 / 363 | Natasha Moon | $3.6M | $2.1M | 57.9% | 175256 | ||||
| Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | - | NH | Topeka (Southwest Topeka) | 120
Facility
120
KS AVG
69
Rank
#24 / 224 | 86.9% | +9% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
62
Facility
62
KS AVG
46
Rank
#87 / 363 | - | $6.6M | $2.0M | 29.9% | 175172 |
| The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC | NH HC MC PC RC | Topeka (Downtown) | 175
Facility
175
KS AVG
69
Rank
#4 / 224 | 65.1% | -18% | 3.72 | +32% | -20% | $56.6k | 40 | 4.4 | 4 | 114 | B- |
78
Facility
78
KS AVG
46
Rank
#25 / 363 | - | $19.2M | $7.8M | 40.5% | 175340 | ||||
| Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation | NH | Topeka (Downtown) | 54
Facility
54
KS AVG
69
Rank
#124 / 224 | 85.2% | +7% | 3.12 | +35% | -33% | $227.4k | 46 | 9.2 | 3 | 45 | - |
78
Facility
78
KS AVG
46
Rank
#25 / 363 | Tanglewood Nursing And Rehabilitation | $3.8M | $2.2M | 56.8% | 175463 | ||||
| Brighton Place West Health Center LLC | NH HC PC RC | Topeka (Central Topeka 1) | 50
Facility
50
KS AVG
69
Rank
#137 / 224 | 100.0% | +26% | 2.68 | +34% | -42% | $31.9k | 20 | 5.0 | 2 | 50 | - |
43
Facility
43
KS AVG
46
Rank
#211 / 363 | Brighton Place West Health Center LLC | $3.4M | $1.2M | 34.3% | 175547 |
Overview of The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC 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.
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 11 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.
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