Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Topeka, KS

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 nursing homes in Topeka, KS using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KS

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Jordan Weiss, PhD

Last updated

Jul 2026

We analyzed

11 homes

Other senior care options in Topeka:

Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Topeka, KS. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.2/ 5

Avg Staffing Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Topeka, KS. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.4/ 5

Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.1/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Topeka, KS. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Topeka (Metro Area)

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.


Brewster Place		NH AL IL MC RC SNF	Topeka (South/Southeast 1)	141 Facility 141 KS AVG 69 Rank #10 / 223	-	-	6.62 Facility 6.62 KS AVG 4.63 Rank #7 / 140				-64%	+43%	$0 Facility $0 KS AVG $49.2k Rank #1 / 143	19 Facility 19 KS AVG 26.9 Rank #47 / 143	6.3 Facility 6.3 KS AVG 6.1 Rank #86 / 143	-	76	A+	56 Facility 56 KS AVG 47 Rank #124 / 351	Melissa Reynolds	$20.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $20.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $8.3M Rank #7 / 139	$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $4.8M Rank #5 / 139	65.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 65.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG 57.8% Rank #34 / 139	175044
Lexington Park Assisted Living		NH AL IL SNF	Topeka (West Southwest 2)	60 Facility 60 KS AVG 69 Rank #94 / 223	-	-	4.49 Facility 4.49 KS AVG 4.63 Rank #72 / 140				-50%	-3%	$0 Facility $0 KS AVG $49.2k Rank #1 / 143	8 Facility 8 KS AVG 26.9 Rank #6 / 143	2.7 Facility 2.7 KS AVG 6.1 Rank #3 / 143	-	80	A+	60 Facility 60 KS AVG 47 Rank #99 / 351	Floyd Eaton	$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $8.3M Rank #50 / 139	$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $4.8M Rank #55 / 139	51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG 57.8% Rank #89 / 139	175154
Rolling Hills Retirement Community		NH AL RC SNF	Topeka (Southwest Topeka)	70 Facility 70 KS AVG 69 Rank #83 / 223	60.9% Facility 60.9% KS AVG 76.8 Rank #181 / 206	-21%	3.87 Facility 3.87 KS AVG 4.63 Rank #104 / 140				-30%	-17%	$14.2k Facility $14.2k KS AVG $49.2k Rank #83 / 143	44 Facility 44 KS AVG 26.9 Rank #119 / 143	8.8 Facility 8.8 KS AVG 6.1 Rank #123 / 143	1	43	-	33 Facility 33 KS AVG 47 Rank #248 / 351	Floyd C Eaton III Trust 2012	$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $8.3M Rank #96 / 139	$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $4.8M Rank #102 / 139	51.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 51.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG 57.8% Rank #90 / 139	175165
Brighton Place West Health Center LLC		NH HOS PC RC SNF	Topeka (Central Topeka 1)	50 Facility 50 KS AVG 69 Rank #136 / 223	100.0% Facility 100.0% KS AVG 76.8 Rank #1 / 206	+30%	2.68 Facility 2.68 KS AVG 4.63 Rank #139 / 140				+34%	-42%	$31.9k Facility $31.9k KS AVG $49.2k Rank #111 / 143	20 Facility 20 KS AVG 26.9 Rank #52 / 143	5.0 Facility 5.0 KS AVG 6.1 Rank #48 / 143	2	50	-	43 Facility 43 KS AVG 47 Rank #211 / 351	Brighton Place West Health Center LLC	$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $8.3M Rank #122 / 139	$1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $4.8M Rank #137 / 139	34.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 34.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG 57.8% Rank #138 / 139	175547
Osage Nursing Center		NH HC HOS SNF	Osage City (Main Street)	56 Facility 56 KS AVG 69 Rank #116 / 223	69.6% Facility 69.6% KS AVG 76.8 Rank #151 / 206	-9%	4.31 Facility 4.31 KS AVG 4.63 Rank #87 / 140				-30%	-7%	$14.9k Facility $14.9k KS AVG $49.2k Rank #86 / 143	26 Facility 26 KS AVG 26.9 Rank #76 / 143	6.5 Facility 6.5 KS AVG 6.1 Rank #94 / 143	1	39	-	29 Facility 29 KS AVG 47 Rank #264 / 351	Natasha Moon	$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $8.3M Rank #120 / 139	$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $4.8M Rank #118 / 139	57.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 57.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG 57.8% Rank #58 / 139	175256
Topeka Presbyterian Manor		NH AL IL SNF	Topeka (West Southwest 2)	123 Facility 123 KS AVG 69 Rank #20 / 223	55.3% Facility 55.3% KS AVG 76.8 Rank #187 / 206	-28%	5.16 Facility 5.16 KS AVG 4.63 Rank #37 / 140				+5%	+11%	$39.1k Facility $39.1k KS AVG $49.2k Rank #115 / 143	33 Facility 33 KS AVG 26.9 Rank #101 / 143	4.1 Facility 4.1 KS AVG 6.1 Rank #27 / 143	4	68	-	30 Facility 30 KS AVG 47 Rank #260 / 351	Presbyterian Manors Inc	$10.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $10.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024 KS AVG $8.3M Rank #33 / 139	$4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024 KS AVG $4.8M Rank #53 / 139	40.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility 40.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 KS AVG 57.8% Rank #134 / 139	175297
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC		NH HOS MC PC RC SNF	Topeka (Downtown)	175 Facility 175 KS AVG 69 Rank #4 / 223	65.1% Facility 65.1% KS AVG 76.8 Rank #166 / 206	-15%	3.72 Facility 3.72 KS AVG 4.63 Rank #120 / 140				+32%	-20%	$56.6k Facility $56.6k KS AVG $49.2k Rank #121 / 143	40 Facility 40 KS AVG 26.9 Rank #113 / 143	4.4 Facility 4.4 KS AVG 6.1 Rank #35 / 143	4	114	B-	78 Facility 78 KS AVG 47 Rank #25 / 351	-	$19.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $19.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $8.3M Rank #9 / 139	$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $4.8M Rank #19 / 139	40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG 57.8% Rank #132 / 139	175340
Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation		NH SNF	Topeka (Downtown)	54 Facility 54 KS AVG 69 Rank #123 / 223	85.2% Facility 85.2% KS AVG 76.8 Rank #77 / 206	+11%	3.12 Facility 3.12 KS AVG 4.63 Rank #133 / 140				+35%	-33%	$227.4k Facility $227.4k KS AVG $49.2k Rank #143 / 143	46 Facility 46 KS AVG 26.9 Rank #124 / 143	9.2 Facility 9.2 KS AVG 6.1 Rank #127 / 143	3	46	-	78 Facility 78 KS AVG 47 Rank #25 / 351	Tanglewood Nursing And Rehabilitation	$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $8.3M Rank #116 / 139	$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $4.8M Rank #110 / 139	56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG 57.8% Rank #62 / 139	175463
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center		NH HOS MC PC RC SNF	Topeka (Southwest Topeka)	151 Facility 151 KS AVG 69 Rank #9 / 223	86.1% Facility 86.1% KS AVG 76.8 Rank #75 / 206	+12%	3.09 Facility 3.09 KS AVG 4.63 Rank #133 / 140				-34%	-33%	$93.1k Facility $93.1k KS AVG $49.2k Rank #134 / 143	75 Facility 75 KS AVG 26.9 Rank #143 / 143	7.5 Facility 7.5 KS AVG 6.1 Rank #108 / 143	5	130	-	52 Facility 52 KS AVG 47 Rank #155 / 351	-	$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $8.3M Rank #16 / 139	$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG $4.8M Rank #27 / 139	47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 KS AVG 57.8% Rank #109 / 139	175255
Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	-	NH SNF	Topeka (Southwest Topeka)	120 Facility 120 KS AVG 69 Rank #24 / 223	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	62 Facility 62 KS AVG 47 Rank #87 / 351	-	$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.	$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.	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.	175172

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Overview of Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a community in Topeka, Kansas, that surpasses all expectations with its unwavering commitment to excellence. With a nurse-to-resident ratio designed to ensure effective care, each resident receives the utmost attention and support. To enhance communication and coordination, they embrace the latest technologies, keeping everyone connected and informed at all times.
From subacute care to complex medical conditions, they have the knowledge and expertise to handle it all. For those with cardiac concerns, their specialized therapies provide vital support. And let’s not forget their physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, carefully crafted to optimize overall well-being and functional abilities. Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing truly provides a transformative experience for residents on their journey to recovery.

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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.

CMS data
5 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
Environment

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

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

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

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

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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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.