Brookdale Topeka
Memory Care · Topeka, KS

Brookdale Topeka

Memory Care · Topeka, KS

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #3 / 22Years in operation — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 3rd out of 22 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
48 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #91 / 120Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 91st out of 120 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
27 / 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

Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$8,670/Month

Certifications & Programs

Clare Bridge® Memory Care — Brookdale Senior LivingBrookdale Senior Living's branded memory-care program: a structured daily flow of cognitive, physical and social programming for residents with dementia. An operator-developed program, not an external certification.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Concierge

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Parking
Beauty Salon
Emergency Call System
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Dining & Nutrition

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Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Sizes
315 - 625 sq. ft.
Room Types
Suite

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Type of Rooms Available

Suite
Suite
1 / 4
Suite
1
315 - 625 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Topeka

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath / 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Places of interest near Brookdale Topeka

Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Topeka's city center to Brookdale Topeka's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.81 miles to nearest hospital (Topeka ER & Hospital)

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Compare Memory Care around Topeka

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.
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.
Homestead of Topeka
MC
AL
Topeka
44
Facility 44
KS AVG 87
Rank #67 / 73
No
40
Facility 40
KS AVG 47
Rank #74 / 120
Assisted Living (44)
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
KS AVG 79.6%
Rank #26 / 59
-Susan BullockMidwest Homestead Of Topeka LLC12
23
Facility 23
KS AVG 89
Rank #13 / 51
1.9
Facility 1.9
KS AVG 4.7
Rank #8 / 51
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Topeka
175
Facility 175
KS AVG 87
Rank #3 / 73
No
78
Facility 78
KS AVG 47
Rank #12 / 120
-
88.4%
Facility 88.4%
KS AVG 79.6%
Rank #17 / 59
B-Morgan MorrisBetten End Snf Realty LLC47
181
Facility 181
KS AVG 89
Rank #42 / 51
3.9
Facility 3.9
KS AVG 4.7
Rank #29 / 51
Cedarhurst of Topeka
MC
AL
IL
Topeka
111
Facility 111
KS AVG 87
Rank #17 / 73
Yes
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 47
Rank #105 / 120
Assisted Living (81), Residential (30)
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
KS AVG 79.6%
Rank #44 / 59
-Jessie BirdCedarhurst Of Topeka Real Estate, LLC5
23
Facility 23
KS AVG 89
Rank #13 / 51
4.6
Facility 4.6
KS AVG 4.7
Rank #32 / 51
Legend at Capital Ridge
MC
AL
Topeka
76
Facility 76
KS AVG 87
Rank #41 / 73
No
38
Facility 38
KS AVG 47
Rank #77 / 120
1 Bed--Ashley Burnison1931 Sw Arvonia Place LLC4
13
Facility 13
KS AVG 89
Rank #7 / 51
3.3
Facility 3.3
KS AVG 4.7
Rank #24 / 51
Brookdale Topeka
MC
Topeka-Yes
27
Facility 27
KS AVG 47
Rank #91 / 120
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other KS memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Kansas

Brookdale Topeka 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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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.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Topeka

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Brookdale Topeka in a walkable area?
Brookdale Topeka has a walk score of 27. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 How long has Brookdale Topeka been in business?
Brookdale Topeka has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Does Brookdale Topeka have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Topeka on this page.
04 Are pets allowed at Brookdale Topeka?
Yes, Brookdale Topeka allows residents to bring their pets.
05 How much does Brookdale Topeka cost per month?
Pricing at Brookdale Topeka starts at $8,670 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
06 Are there photos of Brookdale Topeka?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Brookdale Topeka in the photo gallery on this page.
07 What levels of care does Brookdale Topeka provide?
Brookdale Topeka offers Memory Care.