Legend at Capital Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Topeka, KS
Legend at Capital Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Topeka, KS
Legend Capital Ridge is an elegant community that ensures residents are able to live independently while getting additional support to enhance their quality of living. Ranked as the ‘Best Assisted Living’ and ‘Best Memory Care’ by the U.S. News and World Report. Management and staff have also been an embodiment of dedication and professionalism to providing healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness for residents of assisted living and memory care. Legend at Capital Ridge is one of the homes that offer an unparalleled assisted living care experience among the other communities in Topeka.
Legend at Capital Ridge provides a resident-centered atmosphere where amenities and services are designed to meet the needs of each senior: through their life enrichment program that offers excursions locally with a vibrant social group; as well as history lectures to meet their educational needs. They boast their Gold Leaf Dining program that promotes an experience of delight for exquisite flavors of chef-prepared nutritious meals.
Types of Care at Legend at Capital Ridge
Assisted Living
Memory Care
76-bed community Rank #72 / 224Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 224 homes in Kansas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #228 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th out of 363 homes in Kansas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Kansas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility | Residential Health Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyShawnee
License NumberN089045
Legend at Capital Ridge is administrated by Ashley Burnison.
Owner1931 SW ARVONIA PLACE LLC
Assisted Living
61 units
Residential
15 units
Total beds
76 units
Inspection History
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
Since 2015 · 11 years of data
17 deficiencies
17 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2015 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per year (84% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (68% below)
• Total inspections (47% below)
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per year (84% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (68% below)
• Total inspections (47% below)
Latest Inspection
January 14, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 17 | 100 | This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (17 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 83% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 1.5 | 9.1 | This facility has 84% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (1.5 vs. KS avg 9.1).↓ 84% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1 | 3.1 | This facility has 68% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (1 vs. KS avg 3.1).↓ 68% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 17 | 32 | This facility has 47% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (17 vs. KS avg 32).↓ 47% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 10, 2018, identified deficiencies related to nursing coordination of altered diets and labeling of over-the-counter medications. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with health care coordination, therapeutic diet preparation, and negotiated service agreements, as well as concerns about documentation and medication administration. Complaint investigations in 2015 found deficiencies in service agreements and food safety practices, but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated, particularly regarding service agreements and food storage. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring themes in resident care coordination and dietary management, with no clear pattern of improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 284 - 326 / 389 - 399 / 435 / 471 - 586 / 561 - 724 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Legend at Capital Ridge
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10.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Topeka's city center to Legend at Capital Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.39 miles to nearest hospital (Hy-Vee Pharmacy)
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Assisted Living in Kansas
Legend at Capital Ridge is located in Topeka, Kansas.
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| Legend at Capital Ridge |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Topeka (Southwest Arvonia Place) | 76 | No | 38 | 1 Bed | 2.6% | - | Ashley Burnison | 17 | 17 | 1.0 |
| Protected: Rolling Hills Retirement Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Topeka (Southwest Topeka) | 70 | No | 33 | 1 Bed | 60.9% | A+ | Tammi Toland | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Lexington Park Assisted Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 60 | No | 60 | 1 Bed | 83.9% | A+ | Ben Rigdon | 16 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Homestead of Topeka |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Topeka (West Southwest 2) | 44 | No | 40 | 1 Bed | 86.4% | - | Susan Bullock | 13 | 19 | 1.5 |
| Oak Creek Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Topeka (Central Topeka 2) | 41 | No | 25 | 1 Bed | 70.7% | A+ | Winona K. Kegin | 16 | 37 | 2.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Legend at Capital Ridge
What neighborhood is Legend at Capital Ridge in?
Legend at Capital Ridge is in the Southwest Arvonia Place neighborhood of Topeka.
Who is the owner of Legend at Capital Ridge?
The legal owner and operator of Legend at Capital Ridge is 1931 Sw Arvonia Place Llc.
Is Legend at Capital Ridge in a walkable area?
Legend at Capital Ridge has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Legend at Capital Ridge?
According to KS state health department records, Legend at Capital Ridge's license number is N089045.
Who is the administrator of Legend at Capital Ridge?
Ashley Burnison is the administrator of Legend at Capital Ridge.
How many beds does Legend at Capital Ridge have?
Legend at Capital Ridge has 76 beds.
What is the phone number of Legend at Capital Ridge?
(785) 272-9400 will put you in contact with the team at Legend at Capital Ridge.
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