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Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments
Independent Living · Topeka, KS
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Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments

Independent Living · Topeka, KS
620 Nw Lyman Rd, Topeka, KS 66608 View map
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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.

Facility Direct Line (785) 246-8553
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #25 / 27Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 25th out of 27 independent living communities we track in Kansas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Kansas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
5 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #62 / 141Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 62nd out of 141 independent living communities we track in Kansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
53 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa
Touring HoursMonday 10:00AM-5:00PM; Tuesday 10:00AM-5:00PM; Wednesday 10:00AM-5:00PM; Thursday 10:00AM-5:00PM; Friday 10:00AM-5:00PM

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Sizes
917 sq. ft
Room Types
2 Bedroom

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Topeka's city center to Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
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.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Lexington Park Independent Living
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Topeka
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 80
Rank #40 / 70
No
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 48
Rank #42 / 141
Assisted Living (60)
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KS AVG 81.7%
Rank #19 / 56
-Ben RigdonLexington Park LLC15
15
Facility 15
KS AVG 89
Rank #7 / 51
1.0
Facility 1.0
KS AVG 4.7
Rank #2 / 51
Cedarhurst of Topeka
IL
AL
MC
Topeka
111
Facility 111
KS AVG 80
Rank #16 / 70
Yes
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 48
Rank #129 / 141
Assisted Living (81), Residential (30)
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
KS AVG 81.7%
Rank #43 / 56
-Jessie BirdCedarhurst Of Topeka Real Estate, LLC5
23
Facility 23
KS AVG 89
Rank #12 / 51
4.6
Facility 4.6
KS AVG 4.7
Rank #29 / 51
Wg Hearthstone West Sh LLC
IL
AL
RC
Topeka
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 80
Rank #40 / 70
Yes
78
Facility 78
KS AVG 48
Rank #13 / 141
-
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
KS AVG 81.7%
Rank #55 / 56
-Renee M ElwoodVtr Hearthstone West LLC15
47
Facility 47
KS AVG 89
Rank #21 / 51
3.1
Facility 3.1
KS AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 51
Topeka Presbyterian Manor
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Topeka
123
Facility 123
KS AVG 80
Rank #10 / 70
Yes
30
Facility 30
KS AVG 48
Rank #108 / 141
Residential (55), NF (Nursing Facility) (68), SNF/NF (Combined) (68)--Christie Lynn PatrickCity Of Wichita27--
Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments
IL
Topeka (North Topeka West)-Yes
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 48
Rank #62 / 141
2 Bed-A+-----

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Kansas

Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments is in Topeka, Kansas. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
KS specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
In-home & community support

Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Eligibility

General
Kansas residents age 65 or older who meet Medicaid financial rules and the long-term-care functional assessment.
KS specifics
Begin with the Aging and Disability Resource Center; service types and amounts depend on current waiver rules and assessment.

What it provides

  • Authorized home/community services under the Frail Elderly Waiver instead of nursing-facility care.
In-home support

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Income limit
Cost sharing uses a sliding scale based on income and assets.

Eligibility

General
Kansas residents age 60 or older with functional limitations who can remain in a community residence with support.

What it provides

  • In-home support services under a needs assessment; services vary by county and available program resources.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Kansas)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
KS specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments in?
Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments is in the North Topeka West neighborhood of Topeka.
02 Is Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments in a walkable area?
Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments has a walk score of 53. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 How long has Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments been in business?
Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments?
Yes, Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.
05 Are there photos of Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments provide?
Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments offers Independent Living.
07 What is the address of Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments?
Cottages of Topeka Senior Apartments is located at 620 Nw Lyman Rd, Topeka, KS 66608.
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