Page 2 of Best Senior Living in Topeka, KS

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 21 senior living communities in Topeka, KS using KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in KS
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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Brewster Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Topeka
141
Facility 141
KS AVG 79
Rank #5 / 73
No
56
Facility 56
KS AVG 48
Rank #52 / 144
Residential (44), NF (Nursing Facility) (97), SNF/NF (Combined) (97)-A+Tyrone WilkensCity Of Topeka15
Lexington Park Assisted Living
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Topeka
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 79
Rank #41 / 73
Yes
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 48
Rank #43 / 144
Assisted Living (60)--Ben RigdonLexington Park LLC16
Rolling Hills Retirement Community
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Topeka (Southwest Topeka)
70
Facility 70
KS AVG 79
Rank #66 / 155
No
33
Facility 33
KS AVG 48
Rank #117 / 165
NF (Nursing Facility) (70), SNF/NF (Combined) (70)
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
KS AVG 74.5%
Rank #131 / 146
-Tammi TolandRolling Hills Health Center Real Estate LLC12
Brighton Place West Health Center LLC
IL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Topeka
50
Facility 50
KS AVG 79
Rank #105 / 155
No
43
Facility 43
KS AVG 48
Rank #102 / 165
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
KS AVG 74.5%
Rank #1 / 146
-Stephanie MorrisShkiyas Hachama Snf Realty LLC24
Brookdale Topeka
IL
MC
Topeka
-Yes 27 Suite-A+---
Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments
IL
Topeka (North Topeka West)
-Yes
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 48
Rank #63 / 144
2 Bed-A+---
Holiday Thornton Place
IL
Topeka (Southwest Topeka)
-Yes
63
Facility 63
KS AVG 48
Rank #35 / 144
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Shorey Villa
IL
Topeka (North Topeka West)
-Yes
46
Facility 46
KS AVG 48
Rank #82 / 144
Studio / 1 Bed-----
Wesparke Village Apartments
IL
Topeka (Wesparke)
-Yes
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 48
Rank #119 / 144
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Celebration Villa of Hearthstone – West
IL
AL
RC
Topeka
-No
49
Facility 49
KS AVG 48
Rank #73 / 144
Private Rooms-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other KS independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 21 analyzed for Topeka. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brighton Place West Health Center

Brighton Place West Health Center is a 50 bed nursing home in Topeka, Kansas, offering hospice, palliative, respite, and skilled nursing care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site, while hospice and palliative care support residents living with serious or life limiting illness. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, and the range of services suits a resident whose nursing needs may shift toward comfort focused support.

Short term rehabilitation and rehabilitation therapy support recovery after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Long term nursing care serves residents who need ongoing assistance, while discharge planning helps coordinate the move from the facility to the next setting after rehabilitation. The smaller size can allow residents and staff to become familiar with one another over time.

A dedicated memory care unit serves residents who need memory focused care in a separate setting. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 42 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Stephanie Morris is the administrator, and Shkiyas Hachama Snf Realty operates the community.

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Overview of Brewster Place

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.

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Overview of Lexington Park Assisted Living

Lexington Park Assisted Living offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living in Topeka, KS. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the community as care changes.

Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. The community has 60 beds, and total nurse staffing is 4h 57m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families those two payment paths for eligible services. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. A Walk Score of 60 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently. Ben Rigdon serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Rolling Hills Retirement Community

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.

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Overview of Brookdale Topeka

Brookdale Topeka provides memory care in Topeka, KS, with a secure setting and supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Brookdale Topeka may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs this type of structured support.

The starting price for memory care is $8,670 per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting this care level. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents with pets can keep those companions with them.

A salon and spa are available on site, allowing residents to receive those services within the community. The courtyard and garden provide outdoor space, while dementia-friendly menus and personal dining assistance support residents during meals. Daily activities include art classes, music programs and fitness classes, giving residents scheduled ways to take part in creative, musical and physical activities.

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Overview of Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments

Make the most of your best years at Cottages of Topeka, an inviting 55+ community in Topeka, KS, offering independent living. A variety of specially designed two-bedroom floor plans are provided for residents’ comfort. With easy access to local amenities, residents do not have to worry about their necessities and leisure.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live an active and vibrant lifestyle. Delightful restaurants and shops also provide residents with plenty of delectable dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Residents are welcome to bring their pets to prevent loneliness. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its top-notch amenities and friendly setting.

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Overview of Celebration Villa of Hearthstone – West

Celebration Villa of Hearthstone is the independent living and assisted living branch in the West of Topeka; they are a community that boasts a vibrant environment where comfort and security are balanced, as well as a heartwarming atmosphere that allows residents to feel at home. They aim to redefine aging through a lifestyle filled with life enrichment programs, engaging activities, and personalized care. Celebrations Villa is where seniors can find heartwarming comfort, connection, and care. 

Celebration Villa understands the uniqueness of each individual which is why they offer services designed to recognize and empowers seniors to live a purposeful life. They offer an array of opportunities to be discovered–through its activities and programs allowing for a mentally and physically stimulating environment for residents– social and recreational activities, receiving ADLs (medication management, exercise programs, and healthy dining).

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Overview of Holiday Thornton Place

An independent living community at 2901 SW Armstrong Ave in Southwest Topeka, Kansas, is Holiday Thornton Place. The three-story property supplies flexible housing with studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans to fit different preferences and needs. The neighborhood scores 63 on the Walk Score scale, indicating moderate walkability. Occupants and visitors can run some daily errands on foot, while a car is needed for most trips. This setting provides a residential ambiance with good access to nearby services.

The home is a good option for residents with animal companions since it welcomes pets. Starting at $2,169 monthly, Holiday Thornton Place is part of the Holiday Senior Living portfolio, a brand known for providing supportive environments for active older adults. The location balances the quiet charm of a neighborhood setting with proximity to local amenities in Topeka.

Holiday Thornton Place offers choice flexibility and an established senior living operator’s stability, noteworthy for potential occupants interested in independent living in a pet-friendly home with diverse floor plans.

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Overview of Shorey Villa

Spend a blissful retirement at Shorey Villa, a purposely built 62+ community in Topeka, KS, offering independent living. The community is committed to improving residents’ living experiences, providing beautifully designed and cozy accommodations. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free living as maintenance and chores are taken care of.

With plenty of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Plenty of dining options are also available with delightful restaurants in the area. Small pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is a great option for those looking to downsize in their golden years, especially with its income-based rents and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of La Colonia

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Topeka, KS, La Colonia is a top-notch community that offers independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 62+, the community has cozy and specially designed one-bedroom floor plans. Residents also enjoy a worry-free living as housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging programs and exciting events is conducted to keep the residents active and socially connected. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and friendly environment, alongside income-based rents, makes it an enticing option for those looking to downsize in retirement.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Senior Living in Topeka at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 47/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Topeka, KS. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 87The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Topeka, KS. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Topeka, KS

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 21 senior living communities in Topeka, KS. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community 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 senior living communities 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.