Deficiencies (last 9 years)
Deficiencies (over 9 years)
2.6 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
57% better than Kansas average
Kansas average: 6 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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6
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Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
84% occupied
Based on a April 2026 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 37
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Apr 1, 2026
Visit Reason
The inspection was a Re-Licensure Survey of an Assisted Living Facility conducted on 03/31/2026 and 04/01/2026 to assess compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including incomplete negotiated service agreements for residents, failure to revise service agreements after significant changes, inadequate documentation of incidents and symptoms in resident records, and noncompliance with tuberculosis screening requirements for residents and staff.
Deficiencies (4)
26-41-202 (a) Negotiated Service Agreement: The facility failed to ensure designated staff completed negotiated service agreements for three sampled residents that included descriptions of services, providers, and payment responsibilities.
26-41-202 (d) Negotiated Service Agreement Revisions: The facility failed to review and revise negotiated service agreements for two residents after significant changes in service needs related to home health.
26-41-105 (f)(11) Resident Record Documentation of Incidents: The facility failed to document all incidents, symptoms, actions taken, and results in two residents' records.
26-41-207 (b)(5-6) (c) Infection Control Policies: The facility failed to comply with tuberculosis screening guidelines by not completing annual TB symptom screen questionnaires and not completing them upon resident return from hospitalization.
Report Facts
Resident census: 37
Sampled residents: 3
Newly hired employees reviewed: 5
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 31, 2026
Visit Reason
The document is a Plan of Correction related to a Re-Licensure Survey conducted for an Assisted Living Facility on March 31 and April 1, 2026.
Findings
The Plan of Correction addresses citations found during the Re-Licensure Survey of the facility. Specific deficiencies or findings are not detailed in this document.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 10, 2024
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2024-09-24.
Findings
All deficiencies cited in the prior inspection have been corrected as of 2024-09-27, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 38
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Sep 23, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was a resurvey with attached complaints 189533, 188377, and 188325 at an assisted living facility conducted on 09/23/24 and 09/24/24.
Complaint Details
The resurvey included attached complaints 189533, 188377, and 188325.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure proper labeling and storage of medications, secure storage of chemicals, safe food storage practices, and adequate documentation of emergency preparedness reviews. Multiple deficiencies were identified related to medication labeling, expired medications, unsecured chemicals, and unlabeled or unsealed food items.
Deficiencies (5)
KAR 26-41-205(g)(3) The administrator failed to ensure licensed staff placed residents' full names on original packages of nine over-the-counter medications.
KAR 26-41-205(h) The administrator failed to ensure all medications and biologicals were stored according to manufacturer or pharmacy recommendations, including expired and undated insulin pens and medications.
KAR 26-41-104(d) The administrator failed to provide evidence of quarterly reviews of the emergency management plan with residents and staff for two quarters of 2023.
KAR 26-41-206(e)(1) The administrator failed to ensure food items were stored under safe and sanitary conditions, including unsealed, undated, and unlabeled food in refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas.
KAR 28-39-254(a) The administrator failed to ensure all chemicals were stored within locked areas, with multiple unlocked cabinets containing aerosol disinfectant sprays.
Report Facts
Census: 38
Number of OTC medications unlabeled: 9
Number of food items unsealed or undated: 9
Number of aerosol spray cans unsecured: 6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Nurse D | Confirmed unlabeled OTC medications and expired medications during observations | |
| Dietary Staff C | Confirmed unsealed and undated food items in kitchen and storage | |
| Administrative Staff A | Confirmed lack of documentation for emergency plan reviews and unsecured chemicals |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 23, 2024
Visit Reason
The document represents a plan of correction following a resurvey with attached complaints at an assisted living facility conducted on September 23 and 24, 2024.
Findings
The plan of correction addresses findings from a resurvey and complaints numbered 189533, 188377, and 188325 at the assisted living facility.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 18, 2023
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2023-05-01.
Findings
All deficiencies cited in the prior inspection have been corrected as of the compliance date of 2023-05-03, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 18, 2023
Visit Reason
An offsite revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of all previous deficiencies cited on 2023-05-01.
Findings
All deficiencies have been corrected as of the compliance date of 2023-05-03, and no new noncompliance was found. The facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 37
Deficiencies: 3
Date: May 1, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was a resurvey with an attached complaint #166171 at the assisted living facility conducted on 04/27/2023 and 05/01/2023.
Complaint Details
The inspection was conducted as a resurvey with an attached complaint #166171.
Findings
The facility failed to provide quarterly reviews of the emergency management plan with staff and residents. Food safety violations included failure to serve food at proper temperatures and failure to store food under safe and sanitary conditions, including missing temperature logs for refrigerator and freezer.
Deficiencies (3)
26-41-104(d) Disaster and Emergency Preparedness: The administrator failed to provide quarterly reviews of the facility's emergency management plan with staff and residents.
26-41-206(d) Food Preparation: The administrator failed to ensure food was served at the proper temperature and no food temperature log was maintained.
26-41-206(e)(1) Facility Food Storage: The administrator failed to ensure food was stored under safe and sanitary conditions, including missing freezer temperature logs and incomplete refrigerator temperature logs for 19 days.
Report Facts
Census: 37
Days without refrigerator temperature logs: 19
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Staff A | Confirmed lack of documentation of quarterly emergency management plan reviews. | |
| Dietary Staff C | Confirmed absence of food temperature log and freezer temperature log. |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 1, 2023
Visit Reason
This document represents the findings of a resurvey with an attached complaint investigation at the assisted living facility conducted on April 27, 2023 and May 1, 2023.
Complaint Details
The visit was related to complaint #166171, which was attached to the resurvey conducted on 04/27/23 and 05/01/23.
Findings
The document is a plan of correction submitted in response to deficiencies identified during the resurvey and complaint investigation. Specific findings or deficiencies are not detailed in this document.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 37
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Dec 16, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a resurvey conducted on 12/14, 12/15, and 12/16/2021 at an assisted living facility to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements following previous deficiencies.
Findings
The facility failed to complete required functional capacity reassessments after significant changes in resident status, did not ensure negotiated service agreements included all required service descriptions and responsible parties, failed to revise service agreements after significant changes, did not specify administration responsibilities for selected medications, and failed to post required electronic monitoring notices outside all resident rooms.
Deficiencies (5)
KAR 26-41-201(c)(2) The administrator failed to ensure designated staff completed a functional capacity screen for resident R113 after a significant change in status.
KAR 26-42-202(a)(1)(2) The administrator failed to ensure residents R213 and R413 had negotiated service agreements that included descriptions of all services received and who provided each service.
KAR 26-41-202(d) The administrator failed to ensure designated staff reviewed and revised negotiated service agreements for residents R113 and R313 after significant changes in status.
KAR 26-41-205(b) The administrator failed to ensure the negotiated service agreement for resident R413 identified the responsible person for administration and management of selected medications self-administered by the resident.
Kansas Statute 39-981 The administrator failed to post a notice at the entrance to each resident's room stating that some rooms may be electronically monitored by or on behalf of the resident.
Report Facts
Resident census: 37
Sample size: 3
Focused record review: 1
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 14, 2021
Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction submitted in response to a resurvey conducted at an assisted living facility on December 14, 15, and 16, 2021.
Findings
The plan of correction addresses citations found during the resurvey of the assisted living facility conducted over three days in December 2021.
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 23, 2020
Visit Reason
The visit was a special infection control survey for COVID-19 conducted at the facility.
Findings
The survey resulted in findings of no deficiency citations.
Inspection Report
Renewal
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Aug 15, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a survey for re-licensure with attached complaints at an assisted living facility in Topeka, KS on 8/14/19 and 8/15/19.
Findings
The administrator failed to ensure that a licensed nurse provided or coordinated necessary health care services in accordance with functional capacity screenings and negotiated service agreements for sampled residents. Additionally, the administrator failed to ensure a resident could safely self-administer medication without staff assistance.
Deficiencies (2)
KAR 26-41-204(a): The administrator failed to ensure a licensed nurse provided or coordinated necessary health care services meeting residents' needs and agreements for residents #814 and #815. Health care service plans lacked entries for use of side rails and a low air flow mattress.
KAR 26-41-205(a)(1): The administrator failed to ensure resident #814 could safely self-administer medication without staff assistance. Records lacked assessment of resident's ability to self-inject insulin via insulin pen.
Report Facts
Reported resident census: 1536
Reported resident census: 36
Insulin dosage: 6
Insulin dosage: 18
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 33
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Nov 20, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was a licensure re-survey conducted at an assisted living facility to evaluate compliance with regulations related to staff treatment of residents and provision of health care services.
Findings
The facility failed to report allegations of abuse and neglect within 24 hours and did not initiate or complete required investigations timely. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure licensed nurse coordination of necessary health care services for residents, including proper catheter care and fall prevention interventions.
Deficiencies (2)
KAR 26-41-101 (f)(3) Staff Treatment of Residents Reporting: The administrator failed to report allegations of abuse and neglect to the department within 24 hours and did not initiate or complete investigations within five working days.
KAR 26-41-204 (a) Health Care Services: The administrator failed to ensure a licensed nurse provided or coordinated necessary health care services in accordance with functional capacity screenings and negotiated service agreements for residents requiring care.
Report Facts
Census: 33
Sampled residents: 3
Focus review residents: 1
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 36
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Jun 6, 2016
Visit Reason
The inspection was a licensure re-survey conducted on 6/1/16, 6/2/16, and 6/6/16 to assess compliance with health care service and medication administration regulations at The Homestead of Topeka.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure licensed nurses provided or coordinated necessary health care services according to residents' functional capacity screenings and negotiated service agreements. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure that medication administration was properly managed, with licensed nurses or medication aides not personally preparing the medications they administered.
Deficiencies (2)
KAR 26-41-204(a): The operator failed to ensure a licensed nurse provided or coordinated necessary health care services in accordance with functional capacity screening and negotiated service agreements for sampled residents.
26-41-205(d)(3)(A): The operator failed to ensure licensed nurses or medication aides administered only the medications they personally prepared for residents requiring medication assistance.
Report Facts
Resident census: 36
Sampled residents: 3
Focus review residents: 2
Inspection Report
Renewal
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 9, 2014
Visit Reason
The licensure resurvey of the assisted living facility was conducted on 6/5/14 and 6/9/14 as part of the renewal process.
Findings
The inspection resulted in no deficiency citations being found at the facility.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: N089035 POC 1MX011
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to a previous inspection event for the facility identified as ASPEN with State ID N089035.
Findings
No deficiency details or findings are provided in this Plan of Correction document. It only references the related deficiency report but states no records found.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: N089035 POC 1TWI11
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to a prior deficiency report for The Homestead Of Topeka facility.
Findings
No specific findings or deficiencies are detailed in this document. It serves as a record of the Plan of Correction submission and modification dates.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: N089035 POC 9PUX11
Visit Reason
This document is a plan of correction related to a previous deficiency report for the facility.
Findings
No specific findings or deficiencies are detailed in this document; it serves as a placeholder or reference to the plan of correction for the facility.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: N089035 POC F1B211
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to a prior inspection event identified as F1B211 for facility State ID N089035 ASPEN.
Findings
No deficiency details or findings are provided in this document. It serves only as a record of the Plan of Correction submission and modification dates.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: N089035 POC O6NO11
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to a previously identified deficiency report for the facility.
Findings
No deficiency details or findings are included in this document. It only references the Plan of Correction submission and contact information for assistance.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: N089035 POC QYEP11
Visit Reason
This document is a plan of correction related to a prior deficiency report for the facility.
Findings
No specific findings or deficiencies are detailed in this document. It serves as a record of the plan of correction submission and modification dates.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: N089035 POC R43O11
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to a previously cited deficiency report for the facility.
Findings
No specific findings or deficiencies are detailed in this document. It serves as a placeholder or reference to the linked deficiency report.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Date: N089035 POC W5U911
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction related to a prior deficiency report for the facility 'the homestead of topeka' dated 8.15.19.
Findings
No specific findings or deficiencies are detailed in this document. It serves as a record of the Plan of Correction submission.
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