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La Colonia
Exterior sign of La Colonia Apartments surrounded by landscaping Cozy common area with comfortable seating Colorful flowers in front of a building entrance Bright interior lounge area with seating

La Colonia

331 Ne Golden Ave, Topeka, KS 66616 View map
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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.

Facility Direct Line (785) 354-4225
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #96 / 144Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 96th out of 144 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
37 / 100

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24 hour pull cord monitoring

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Parking
Library
Lounge
Wall To Wall Carpeting
Touring HoursMonday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types1 Bedroom Apartment, 1 Bedroom Cottage

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Topeka's city center to La Colonia'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.
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.
Topeka Presbyterian Manor
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Topeka
123
Facility 123
KS AVG 79
Rank #10 / 73
Yes
30
Facility 30
KS AVG 48
Rank #110 / 144
Residential (55), NF (Nursing Facility) (68), SNF/NF (Combined) (68)
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
KS AVG 74.5%
Rank #57 / 64
Christie Lynn PatrickCity Of Wichita7
40
Facility 40
KS AVG 100
Rank #22 / 58
5.7
Facility 5.7
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #51 / 58
Cedarhurst of Topeka
IL
AL
MC
Topeka
111
Facility 111
KS AVG 79
Rank #16 / 73
Yes
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 48
Rank #132 / 144
Assisted Living (81), Residential (30)
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
KS AVG 74.5%
Rank #42 / 64
Jessie BirdCedarhurst Of Topeka Real Estate, LLC8
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 100
Rank #14 / 58
3.1
Facility 3.1
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #18 / 58
Lexington Park Independent Living
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Topeka
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 79
Rank #41 / 73
No
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 48
Rank #43 / 144
Assisted Living (60)
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KS AVG 74.5%
Rank #9 / 64
Ben RigdonLexington Park LLC21
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 100
Rank #14 / 58
1.2
Facility 1.2
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #5 / 58
Wg Hearthstone West Sh LLC
IL
AL
RC
Topeka
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 79
Rank #41 / 73
Yes
78
Facility 78
KS AVG 48
Rank #13 / 144
-
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
KS AVG 74.5%
Rank #56 / 64
Renee M ElwoodVtr Hearthstone West LLC20
48
Facility 48
KS AVG 100
Rank #24 / 58
2.4
Facility 2.4
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #12 / 58
La Colonia
IL
Topeka (Oakland)-Yes
37
Facility 37
KS AVG 48
Rank #96 / 144
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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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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Kansas

La Colonia is located in Topeka, Kansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kansas.

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
KS

Requires care level assessment.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+
General Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
KS

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Homemaker services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
KS

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
KS

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

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

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
KS

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about La Colonia

What neighborhood is La Colonia in?

La Colonia is in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka.

Is La Colonia in a walkable area?

La Colonia has a walk score of 37. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at La Colonia?

Yes, La Colonia allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for La Colonia?

The team at La Colonia can be reached at info@lacoloniatopeka.com.

Are there photos of La Colonia?

Yes — there are 18 photos of La Colonia in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does La Colonia provide?

La Colonia offers Independent Living.

What is the address of La Colonia?

La Colonia is located at 331 Ne Golden Ave, Topeka, KS 66616.

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