Inspection Reports for Cedarhurst of Topeka

KS, 66615

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 8.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

38% worse than Kansas average
Kansas average: 6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2023
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 80 residents

Based on a June 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

45 54 63 72 81 90 Dec 2023 Apr 2024 Jun 2025
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Jul 14, 2025
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2025-06-23.
Findings
All previously cited deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 2025-07-10, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Report Facts
Previous deficiencies cited: 1
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 80 Deficiencies: 10 Jun 23, 2025
Visit Reason
Re-Licensure survey with complaint investigations for an Assisted Living Facility conducted on 06/16/25, 06/17/25, 06/18/25, and 06/23/25.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including inaccurate functional capacity screenings, incomplete negotiated service agreements, failure to monitor outside service providers, delayed response to call lights, incomplete medication self-administration assessments, improper labeling of over-the-counter medications, incomplete documentation of incidents and symptoms, and non-compliance with tuberculosis screening guidelines for new employees.
Complaint Details
The survey included complaint investigations numbered 188631, 191173, 193433, and 193760.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 7 SS=F: 2 SS=D: 2
Deficiencies (10)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to accurately complete Functional Capacity Screens for residents R6 and R7.SS=E
Failure to complete Negotiated Service Agreements accurately for five residents (R3, R4, R5, R6, R7) including missing service descriptions and payment responsibilities.SS=E
Failure to review and revise Negotiated Service Agreements following significant changes in condition for residents R5 and R6.SS=E
Failure to monitor outside resource services and advocate for resident R6 to ensure professional standards of practice.SS=E
Failure to provide health care services in accordance with acceptable standards of practice, including delayed response to call lights.SS=F
Failure to complete licensed nurse assessment for self-administration of medication for resident R8.SS=D
Failure to include selected medications resident R8 chose to self-administer in the Negotiated Service Agreement.SS=D
Failure to label over-the-counter medications with resident's full name on both original packaging and medication containers.SS=E
Failure to document incidents, symptoms, actions taken, and results in medical records for residents R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7.SS=E
Failure to comply with tuberculosis screening guidelines for five newly hired employees; TB screening forms lacked required components.SS=F
Report Facts
Resident census: 80 Call light delays: 81 Call light delays: 280 Call light delays: 393 Call light delays: 126 Call light delays: 70 Call light delays: 57 Call light delays: 91 Falls documented: 52 Residents requiring physical assistance: 39 Residents requiring physical assistance: 21 Newly hired employees reviewed: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Administrative Nurse BAdministrative NurseProvided multiple interviews confirming deficiencies and findings related to functional capacity screens, negotiated service agreements, monitoring of outside services, call light response, medication assessments, documentation, and TB screening compliance.
Certified Medication Aide ECertified Medication AideInterviewed regarding residents' medication management and functional abilities.
Certified Medication Aide CCertified Medication AideObserved unlocking medication cart and noted labeling deficiencies.
Certified Medication Aide DCertified Medication AideObserved unlocking medication carts and noted labeling deficiencies.
Certified Nurse Aide JCertified Nurse AideInterviewed about staffing shortages and night shift issues.
Certified Nurse Aide KCertified Nurse AideInterviewed about staffing and float staff.
Certified Medication Aide LCertified Medication AideInterviewed about staffing and night shift conditions.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Jun 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The document is a Plan of Correction addressing findings from a Re-Licensure survey with complaint investigations conducted on 06/16/25, 06/17/25, 06/18/25, and 06/23/25 at the Assisted Living Facility.
Findings
The Plan of Correction responds to citations identified during the Re-Licensure survey and complaint investigations at the facility over multiple days in June 2025.
Complaint Details
The visit included complaint investigations with case numbers 188631, 191173, 193433, and 193760.
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Deficiencies: 2 May 7, 2024
Visit Reason
This revisit inspection was conducted to verify that previously reported deficiencies at Cedarhurst of Topeka have been corrected.
Findings
The report confirms that the deficiencies previously cited under regulation numbers 26-41-101 (f)(1) and 26-41-205 (d)(1-2) have been corrected as of the revisit date.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Deficiency related to regulation 26-41-101 (f)(1)
Deficiency related to regulation 26-41-205 (d)(1-2)
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Apr 18, 2024
Visit Reason
The document is a Plan of Correction addressing findings from an Abbreviated Licensure Survey with complaint investigations conducted on 04/18/24 and 04/22/24 at an assisted living facility.
Findings
The Plan of Correction references findings from an abbreviated licensure survey combined with complaint investigations identified by numbers 186280, 186967, 185062, and 185088 for the assisted living facility.
Complaint Details
The visit included complaint investigations numbered 186280, 186967, 185062, and 185088.
Report Facts
Complaint investigations: 4
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 69 Deficiencies: 2 Apr 18, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was an Abbreviated Licensure Survey with complaint investigations for the assisted living facility conducted on 04/18/24 and 04/22/24.
Findings
The survey found neglect related to elopement risk and inadequate staff response to resident needs, resulting in immediate jeopardy for one resident who eloped and was unaccounted for 30 minutes. Another resident experienced neglect due to delayed response to call lights causing pain. Additionally, medication administration failures led to excessive bleeding and hospitalization of a resident on anticoagulant therapy.
Complaint Details
The visit included complaint investigations numbered 186280, 186967, 185062, and 185088. The allegation of staff neglect related to delayed response to resident needs was substantiated, including failure to respond promptly to call lights and inadequate supervision leading to elopement.
Severity Breakdown
Immediate Jeopardy: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure residents were not subjected to neglect, including inadequate supervision and response to elopement risk and call light response delays.Immediate Jeopardy
Failure to administer medications according to physician orders resulting in excessive bleeding and hospitalization.
Report Facts
Census: 69 Residents at risk for elopement: 13 Call light responses: 228 Call light delayed responses: 114 Call light delayed responses > 15 minutes: 68 Call light delayed responses > 20 minutes: 22 Call light delayed responses > 30 minutes: 11 Call light delayed responses > 45 minutes: 4 Longest call light response time: 1.91 Warfarin administration: 23
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
CMA HCertified Medication AideNamed in finding for failing to respond timely to resident R3's needs, resulting in neglect substantiation and termination.
Administrative Staff AProvided information on elopement plan, call light response goals, and medication administration investigation.
CMA CCertified Medication AideReported failure to respond properly to door alarms related to resident R5's elopement.
Certified Medication Aide FReported on care provided to resident R3.
Certified Nurse Aide GReported on care provided to resident R3.
Inspection Report Follow-Up Deficiencies: 0 Jan 16, 2024
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2023-12-26.
Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 2024-01-15, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 54 Deficiencies: 11 Dec 26, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an initial survey with complaints #184407 and #184702 at an assisted living facility.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including failure to post required notices, incomplete negotiated service agreements for residents, improper medication labeling and storage, inadequate disaster preparedness reviews, unsafe food storage practices, and lapses in infection control procedures.
Complaint Details
The inspection was triggered by complaints #184407 and #184702.
Severity Breakdown
F: 6 E: 5
Deficiencies (11)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to post a notice of availability of policies and procedures related to resident services in a place readily accessible to residents.F
Failure to post ombudsman contact information in a common area accessible to residents and the public.F
Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA) were not fully developed to include all triggered items from the Functional Capacity Screen for residents R102 and R103.E
NSA for residents R102 and R103 were not signed by all individuals involved in their development.E
NSA did not identify the licensed nurse responsible for implementation and supervision of the health care services plan for residents R102, R103, and R104.E
Over-the-counter medications were not labeled with the full name of the resident on the original package for four residents.E
Prescription medication containers stored in original packaging were not labeled with the resident's full name.E
Resident medications were not stored in accordance with each manufacturer's recommendations; an opened vial of Tuberculin solution was not dated.F
Failure to perform quarterly review of the facility's emergency management plan with employees and residents as required.F
Food items in the dietary kitchen were not stored under safe and sanitary conditions; several items were uncovered or not dated/labeled.F
Failure to ensure sanitary conditions for food service by not documenting hot water temperatures and chemical sanitizer strengths daily.F
Report Facts
Census: 54 Deficiencies with severity F: 6 Deficiencies with severity E: 5 Dates missing documentation: 17 Number of residents in NSA sample: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Administrative Nurse BAdministrative NurseProvided statements regarding deficiencies in Negotiated Service Agreements and medication storage.
Dietary Staff CDietary StaffReported missing November 2023 Temperature/Sanitizer Log.
Administrative Staff AAdministrative StaffProvided documentation of emergency management plan reviews.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Dec 20, 2023
Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction addressing findings from an initial survey with complaints #184407 and #184702 conducted on 12/20/23, 12/21/23, and 12/26/23 at an assisted living facility.
Findings
The plan of correction corresponds to deficiencies identified during the initial survey and complaint investigations conducted on the specified dates.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related involving complaints #184407 and #184702.

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