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Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Topeka, KS
CMS overall rating
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Topeka, KS
CMS overall rating
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center
Resting gracefully in the heart of Topeka, Kansas, Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center has been a pillar of care and support for over 13 years. With a team of remarkable staff members, their unwavering dedication shines through in every aspect of their service. Attending physicians and registered nurses work diligently to create tailored treatment plans that prioritize the well-being of each resident. The center’s commitment to convenience extends to a convenient pharmacy delivery service, ensuring that medication needs are promptly met with efficiency and accuracy.
Plaza West boasts a diverse range of accommodations, including spacious private and semi-private rooms. Thoughtfully designed and well-appointed, these rooms offer residents a comfortable and inviting space to call their own. The center’s common areas exude warmth and provide a welcoming environment for socializing and relaxation, with cozy chairs inviting residents to unwind and engage in meaningful conversations. An activity room brims with exciting opportunities for engagement, offering a variety of enriching programs and recreational activities. In addition, housekeeping and laundry services alleviate any concerns about daily chores, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their time and creating cherished memories.
Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Overall ratingThe Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health InspectionBased on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
StaffingMeasures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality MeasuresBased on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
StaffingData period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 126th out of 137 nursing homes we track in Kansas for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This facility
KS avg 4h 45m
↓ 28% · KS 4h 45mThis facility: 3h 25m per resident per day, 28% below the Kansas average of 4h 45m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rank#126 / 137Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 126th out of 137 nursing homes we track in Kansas for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Kansas average, with a ranking across 137 Kansas facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 126th out of 137 nursing homes we track in Kansas for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Kansas average, with a ranking across 137 Kansas facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 25m
6 of 6 metrics below Kansas average
Daily care time per resident, by role
KS average · US = national average
Registered nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 13 total: 12 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.13 staff · 10.2-hour shifts
24m↓ 44% · KS 43mThis facility: 24m per resident per day, 44% below the Kansas average of 43m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 41m
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 17 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.17 staff · 9-hour shifts
33m↓ 17% · KS 40mThis facility: 33m per resident per day, 17% below the Kansas average of 40m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 52m
Certified nursing assistant Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 90 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.90 staff · 7.1-hour shifts
2h 28m↓ 9% · KS 2h 42mThis facility: 2h 28m per resident per day, 9% below the Kansas average of 2h 42m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 2h 21m
Physical therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
2m↓ 5% · KS 2mThis facility: 2m per resident per day, 5% below the Kansas average of 2m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 4m
Total nursing, weekends Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
2h 39m↓ 26% · KS 3h 35mThis facility: 2h 39m per resident per day, 26% below the Kansas average of 3h 35m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 3h 26m
RN, weekends Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.Sat–Sun
16m↓ 44% · KS 29mThis facility: 16m per resident per day, 44% below the Kansas average of 29m (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 29m
Headcount
Total staffEvery person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.194
156 employees · 38 contractors · 73 on an average day Staff per resident194 total staff / 130 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.1.49 : 1↓ 33% · KS 2.22This facility: 1.49 staff per resident, 33% below the Kansas average of 2.22 (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
194 staff ÷ 130 residents See full Kansas ranking →Average shiftAverage hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.7.5 h↓ 3% · KS 7.7 hThis facility: 7.5 h, 3% below the Kansas average of 7.7 h (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
50,318 staff hours this quarter See full Kansas ranking →
92%
of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Bed count
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.151Rank#8 / 152Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 8th out of 152 nursing homes we track in Kansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 8th out of 152 nursing homes we track in Kansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Medium-capacity home
· Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Years of operating
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#13 / 37Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 13th out of 37 nursing homes 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 nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 13th out of 37 nursing homes 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 nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
35years
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.Rank#78 / 162Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 78th out of 162 nursing homes 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 nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 78th out of 162 nursing homes 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 nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
52/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.Rank#68 / 144Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 68th out of 144 nursing homes we track in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 144. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 68th out of 144 nursing homes we track in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 144. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
86.1%This home usually has limited availability
Based on residents per day and 151 beds.
Higher than the Kansas average: 80.6%
Residents per day The number of residents recorded at this facility in its most recent state inspection report that stated a census.
130
Source: state inspection report (Mar 2025)
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
115days
About This Community
Memory & Specialized Care
1 service
Hospice & Palliative Care
Additional Services
5 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.
Pharmaceutical Delivery Service
Discharge Planning
HousekeepingListed as: Housekeeping and Laundry On-site
Laundry & Linen
Additional Policies & Features
Pets not allowed
Amenities & Lifestyle
Internet Access
Beauty Salon
Cable Tv
Room Accommodations
Room Types
Private RoomSemi-Private / Shared Room
In-Room Features
Fully Air Conditioned With Individual Climate Control
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ.
Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the
figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file —
covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this
home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification
surveys.
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 2022 · 4 years of dataThese figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.113 deficiencies11 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2022 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (6% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (145% above)
0 Better
No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
This Facility
KS Average
vs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
113
107.0
This facility has 6% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (113 vs. KS avg 107).↑ 6% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.
10.3
4.2
This facility has 145% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas nursing home (10.3 vs. KS avg 4.2).↑ 145% worse
Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
This Facility
KS Average
vs. KS Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
11
24.0
This facility has had 54% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (11 vs. KS avg 24). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer
Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Mar 2025
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or
Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Total health inspections
6↑ 40% · KS 4.3This facility: 6, 40% above the Kansas average of 4.3 (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
63Rank#137 / 139Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 137th out of 139 nursing homes we track in Kansas for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kansas State average, with a ranking across all 139 KS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 137th out of 139 nursing homes we track in Kansas for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kansas State average, with a ranking across all 139 KS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 129% · KS 27.5This facility: 63, 129% above the Kansas average of 27.5 (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
10.5Rank#126 / 139Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 126th out of 139 nursing homes we track in Kansas for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kansas mean across 139 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 126th out of 139 nursing homes we track in Kansas for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kansas mean across 139 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 65% · KS 6.37This facility: 10.5, 65% above the Kansas average of 6.37 (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
63 of 63 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 63 citations, not a state comparison
Serious (G–I, actual harm): 1 citation, correctedModerate (D–F, no harm, more than minimal risk): 61 citations, correctedMinor (A–C, no harm, minimal risk): 1 citation, corrected
Lighter shade = corrected
CriticalJ–L
0↓ 100% · KS 0.8This facility: 0, 100% below the Kansas average of 0.8 (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
SeriousG–I
1↑ 25% · KS 0.8This facility: 1, 25% above the Kansas average of 0.8 (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
ModerateD–F
61↑ 142% · KS 25.2This facility: 61, 142% above the Kansas average of 25.2 (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
MinorA–C
1↑ 43% · KS 0.7This facility: 1, 43% above the Kansas average of 0.7 (among Kansas facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk
Latest inspection: Mar 19, 2025 · 21 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 22 of 63 citations · 9 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Mar 19, 202521 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Jan 28, 20251 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Sep 30, 20244 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Dec 28, 20233 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Oct 09, 202321 citations
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Nursing Services minor citation
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Showing the 50 most recent of 63 citations.
Top deficiency categories
Share of 63 citations
Quality of Life & Care22 deficiencies (35%)
Resident Rights13 deficiencies (21%)
Pharmacy Services9 deficiencies (14%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning5 deficiencies (8%)
Infection Control4 deficiencies (6%)
Nutrition & Dietary3 deficiencies (5%)
Administration3 deficiencies (5%)
Nursing & Physician Services3 deficiencies (5%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation1 deficiency (2%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 63 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 63 resulted from complaint investigations; and 42 of 63 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines)
and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
(Data as of Aug 2026)
Total fines on record
$93K Rank#135 / 140Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 135th out of 140 nursing homes we track in Kansas for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Kansas average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 140 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 135th out of 140 nursing homes we track in Kansas for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Kansas average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 140 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
130% higher than Kansas average
Kansas average: $40K
Number of fines on record
10
363% more fines than Kansas average
Kansas average: 2.2
Payment denials on recordSerious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas average
Kansas average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility$93K
Kansas average$40K
Penalty History
Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.
Penalties issued more than 3 years ago are included in the totals above, not in this list.
8 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Feb 20, 2024
$5K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Feb 12, 2024
$5K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Jan 22, 2024
$15K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Jan 8, 2024
$5K
Last updated: Aug 2026
Penalty History
8 TOTAL
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Feb 20, 2024
$5K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Feb 12, 2024
$5K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Jan 22, 2024
$15K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Jan 8, 2024
$5K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Jan 2, 2024
$4K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Dec 11, 2023
$9K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Nov 20, 2023
$2K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Nov 13, 2023
$2K
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Kansas average.
Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare
Long-stay quality ratingCMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.4/ 5★★★★★Above average↑ 35% · KS 3.0This facility: 4.0, 35% above the KS average of 3.0 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay quality ratingCMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.2/ 5★★★★★Below average↓ 23% · KS 2.6This facility: 2.0, 23% below the KS average of 2.6 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.High-risk clinical eventsAverage of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.5.3Score · lower is better↓ 44% · KS 9.5This facility: 5.3, 44% below the KS average of 9.5 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Functional declineAverage of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.12.0Score · lower is better↓ 37% · KS 18.9This facility: 12.0, 37% below the KS average of 18.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
13 long-stay measures:9 better, 4 worse
8 short-stay measures:1 better, 4 worse, 3 compared with US only
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
KS average
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activitiesPercent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased8.3%↓ 54% · KS 17.9This facility: 8.3, 54% below the KS average of 17.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsenedPercent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened6.3%↓ 61% · KS 16.2This facility: 6.3, 61% below the KS average of 16.2 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder21.2%↓ 6% · KS 22.6This facility: 21.2, 6% below the KS average of 22.6 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infectionPercent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.0%↓ 100% · KS 2.9This facility: 0.0, 100% below the KS average of 2.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injuryPercent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.7%↓ 13% · KS 4.3This facility: 3.7, 13% below the KS average of 4.3 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers5.4%↑ 23% · KS 4.4This facility: 5.4, 23% above the KS average of 4.4 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Physical & mental health
Lost too much weightPercent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.7%↓ 45% · KS 4.9This facility: 2.7, 45% below the KS average of 4.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptomsPercent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.0%↓ 100% · KS 6.5This facility: 0.0, 100% below the KS average of 6.5 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic usePercent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication20.2%↑ 12% · KS 18.1This facility: 20.2, 12% above the KS average of 18.1 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccinePercent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine86.9%↓ 6% · KS 92.1This facility: 86.9, 6% below the KS average of 92.1 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccinePercent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine76.7%↓ 20% · KS 95.5This facility: 76.7, 20% below the KS average of 95.5 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 daysNumber of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.1.14↓ 38% · KS 1.84This facility: 1.14, 38% below the KS average of 1.84 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 daysNumber of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.1.86↓ 14% · KS 2.16This facility: 1.86, 14% below the KS average of 2.16 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
KS or US average
Daily care & independence
Able to care for self at dischargePercentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.39.5%↓ 27% · US 53.7This facility: 39.5, 27% below the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Returned home or to the communityRate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.54.5%↑ 8% · US 50.6This facility: 54.5, 8% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injuryPercentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.0.6%↓ 22% · US 0.8This facility: 0.6, 22% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medicationPercent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.9%↓ 54% · KS 1.9This facility: 0.9, 54% below the KS average of 1.9 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine53.8%↓ 29% · KS 76.1This facility: 53.8, 29% below the KS average of 76.1 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine44.1%↓ 40% · KS 73.8This facility: 44.1, 40% below the KS average of 73.8 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admissionPercentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.26.5%↑ 15% · KS 23.0This facility: 26.5, 15% above the KS average of 23.0 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visitsPercentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.16.1%↑ 38% · KS 11.7This facility: 16.1, 38% above the KS average of 11.7 (among KS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay28 days
Private pay
55% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay1 - 2 months
Medicaid
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay3 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics
(Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents130
Medicare
18
13.8% of residents
Medicaid
96
73.8% of residents
Private pay or other
16
12.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Net Patient Income$816.3K↓ ~$178.4K vs 2023
Payroll Costs$7.5M↑ ~$703.7K vs 2023
Operating Margin5.7%↓ 1.3pp vs 2023
Financial Performance
Net patient revenueOperating expensesNet patient income
Payroll & Labor Costs
SalariesStaff salaries from the home's own payroll records.Wage CostsWage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement. Together with salaries, these make up payroll.Contract LaborPay for temporary or agency staff. Counted under other operating costs, not payroll.
Payer Mix (percentage)
MedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay/Other
Metric
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Occupancy %
87.9%
87.8%
84.3%
86.1%
87.1%
85.9%
82.1%
80.4%
79.2%
82.8%
74.8%
81.3%
80.9%
Beds
151
151
151
151
151
151
151
151
151
141
151
151
151
Net Income
$265,639
$161,165
-$230,308
-$31,148
$189,248
-$104,335
-$134,146
-$677,225
$2,287,525
$3,401,077
$1,453,548
$1,172,434
$866,642
Gross Revenue
$15,507,618
$17,040,795
$16,975,266
$16,951,906
$17,705,525
$20,627,980
$19,840,761
$19,126,435
$11,409,816
$11,245,265
$11,615,811
$12,901,207
$13,041,405
Operating Expenses
$10,747,571
$11,160,747
$11,319,749
$11,091,094
$11,365,884
$11,475,511
$11,570,218
$11,466,821
$12,933,450
$13,291,885
$12,758,025
$13,367,567
$13,557,117
Net Patient Income
$90,147
$30,744
-$94,488
$12,955
$229,474
-$36,838
-$153,532
-$313,149
$1,207,536
$738,007
$1,131,762
$994,699
$816,333
Net Patient Revenue
$10,837,718
$11,191,491
$11,225,261
$11,104,049
$11,595,358
$11,438,673
$11,416,686
$11,153,672
$14,140,986
$14,029,892
$13,889,787
$14,362,266
$14,373,450
Payroll Costs
$6,916,615
$6,990,515
$6,705,404
$6,692,138
$6,920,979
$6,845,178
$7,074,762
$7,112,392
$7,867,818
$7,869,783
$7,874,049
$6,770,533
$7,474,192
Operating Margin %
0.8%
0.3%
-0.8%
0.1%
2.0%
-0.3%
-1.3%
-2.8%
8.5%
5.3%
8.2%
6.9%
5.7%
Medicare %
20.1%
17.9%
18.8%
19.5%
20.4%
14.2%
16.6%
13.2%
17.4%
17.6%
18.5%
11.1%
9.3%
Medicaid %
62.9%
62.6%
58.6%
55.8%
56.5%
58.6%
57.9%
74.5%
65.3%
61.6%
60.0%
62.5%
65.9%
Private %
17.0%
19.4%
22.6%
24.6%
23.1%
27.2%
25.5%
12.2%
17.3%
20.8%
21.5%
26.4%
24.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day
$224
$231
$242
$234
$241
$242
$252
$252
$323
$329
$337
$320
$322
Cost/Day
$222
$230
$244
$234
$237
$242
$256
$259
$296
$312
$310
$298
$303
Avg Length of Stay
100.5 days
118.7 days
99.7 days
100.5 days
98.8 days
122.4 days
85.6 days
92.3 days
114.8 days
112.5 days
103.8 days
113.8 days
114.9 days
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
For-profit
Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$816.3KFiscal year ending 12/2024
For-profit Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024Rank#16 / 136Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 16th out of 136 nursing homes we track in Kansas. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 16th out of 136 nursing homes we track in Kansas. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$816.3KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Other incomeMoney the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$50.3KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Payroll costsStaff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.Rank#26 / 136Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 26th out of 136 nursing homes we track in Kansas. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 26th out of 136 nursing homes we track in Kansas. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
52% of net patient revenue
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.Rank#107 / 136Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 107th out of 136 nursing homes we track in Kansas. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 107th out of 136 nursing homes we track in Kansas. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Kansas average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costsEverything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Total costsThe home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Certification details
CMS Certification Number:175255
Date business started:10/1/1991
Rural vs. Urban:Urban
County:Shawnee
Type of Control:For-profit — Operated by a limited liability company.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State data
How we calculate these figures
We use the home's most recent CMS SNF Cost Report — the annual financial statement every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home is required to file — to show how it earns and spends on resident care.
This includes
Net patient revenue — what the home collects for resident care after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts.
Payroll — staff salaries plus wage-related benefits. Contract and agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Net patient income — what's left after the home's total operating expenses.
How we calculate net patient income and payroll %
Net patient income is net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. Payroll % is payroll divided by net patient revenue — the share of each revenue dollar that goes to staff pay.
Net patient revenue vs. other income
Net patient revenue is money earned from resident care only. Anything the home earns outside of care — investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources — is reported separately as other income. Other income is not part of net patient revenue, and it is not included in net patient income.
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (55% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Admissions
385 total
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare38%
Private pay55%
Medicaid7%
Discharges
389 total
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare31%
Private pay58%
Medicaid11%
How we assess these insights
We analyze official CMS data on admissions and discharges to understand the types of residents a nursing home most often serves.
This includes
Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay admissions and discharges
Number of nights covered by each payment type
Typical length of stay
How length of stay is calculated
Average length of stay comes from the facility's Medicare cost report: total resident days in the year divided by total discharges, across all residents and payment types. Homes that mostly provide long-term care show long averages, because few residents leave in a given year.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kansas average is: 57.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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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
Age65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
GeneralKansas 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~$155,356net 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 Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center
What neighborhood is Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center in?
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center is in the Southwest Topeka neighborhood of Topeka.
Is Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center in a walkable area?
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center has a walk score of 52. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center?
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center's occupancy is 86.1%.
How long has Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center been in business?
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center has been operating for approximately 35 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center?
No, Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center?
The team at Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center can be reached at info@plazawesthrc.com.
Does Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center is registered as a for-profit in KS.
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
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156 employees · 38 contractors · 73 on an average day 
