Show Inspection Reports
Total health inspections
9
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC
Nursing Home
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC
Nursing Home
The Gardens at Aldersgate is a senior living facility located in Topeka, KS. It offers a range of services including short stay and long-term care, rehabilitation therapy, and personal care. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and provides a comfortable environment for residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
175
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
81.6%
Residents per day (avg)
143
Occupancy rate
81.6%
Residents per day (avg)
143
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
24 days
Private pay
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 - 6 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$18.1M
Profit
$2.6M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$18,106,772.00
Profit
$2,619,326.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$15.5M
175-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
77%
Occupied Beds
135 of 175
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Facility
Additional licensing details
License number:
175340
CMS Certification Number:
175340
County:
SHAWNEE
Ownership & operating entity
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC is administrated by MORGAN MORRIS.
Owner name:
BETTEN END SNF REALTY LLC
Safety & Compliance
Safety Features:
24 Hour Security
Care Services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Short Stay & Long Term Care, Medical Care, Rehabilitation Therapy, Personal Care, Mental Health & Recovery, Palliative & Hospice Care, Respite Care, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), Discharge Planning, Additional Care
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Three chef-prepared daily meals are provided.
Meals Included
Yes
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.
92 visits/inspections
17 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 routine inspections
16 other visits
2 life safety inspections
Results
73 with issues
19 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:August 5, 2025
216 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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+21%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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50
No
-
96.0%
$3,215,156.00
$1,025,561.00
31.9%
49.10
2.6776
1
20
2
+30%-42%+21%
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC
+5%
-20%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 66614-4707
175
No
-
81.6%
$18,054,487.00
$6,655,954.00
36.9%
143.20
3.7166
3
40
4
+5%-20%+3%
Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation
+3%
-33%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 66614-2319
54
No
-
87.3%
$4,807,968.00
$1,830,099.00
38.1%
47.10
3.1238
4
46
3
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Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center
-35%
-33%
+2%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Topeka (Southwest Topeka)
151
No
52
81.3%
$12,901,207.00
$5,895,676.00
45.7%
125.70
3.0851
12
75
5
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Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
+9%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Topeka (Southwest Topeka)
120
No
62
86.9%
$7,387,455.00
$1,558,405.00
21.1%
-
-
-
-
-
-
+9%
Brighton Place West Health Center LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 66606
Bed Count:
50
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
175547
Occupancy:
96.0%
Home Revenue:
$3,215,156.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,025,561.00
Payroll %:
31.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
49.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.6776
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-42%
-42%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+21%
+21%
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 66614-4707
Bed Count:
175
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
175340
Occupancy:
81.6%
Home Revenue:
$18,054,487.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,655,954.00
Payroll %:
36.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
143.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7166
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
40
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 66614-2319
Bed Count:
54
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
175463
Occupancy:
87.3%
Home Revenue:
$4,807,968.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,830,099.00
Payroll %:
38.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
47.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1238
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
46
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Topeka (Southwest Topeka)
Bed Count:
151
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
175255
Occupancy:
81.3%
Home Revenue:
$12,901,207.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,895,676.00
Payroll %:
45.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
125.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0851
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
12
Citations:
75
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
-35%
-35%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Topeka (Southwest Topeka)
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
175172
Occupancy:
86.9%
Home Revenue:
$7,387,455.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,558,405.00
Payroll %:
21.1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
434
Total Staff
268
Employees
166
Contractors
61,847
Total Hours (Quarter)
85
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 46 | 9.2 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 62 | 8.8 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 240 | 7.9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
397 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
24 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
15.2%
of total hours from contractors
9,396 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 13
Medication Aide/Technician: 21
Certified Nursing Assistant: 83
Licensed Practical Nurse: 24
Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 10
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 157 | 83 | 240 | 29,988 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 38 | 24 | 62 | 10,778 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 33 | 13 | 46 | 5,803 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 28 | 21 | 49 | 5,665 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,824 | 70 | 77% | 5.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,278 | 87 | 96% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,123 | 65 | 71% | 9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,040 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 979 | 69 | 76% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 10 | 10 | 974 | 71 | 78% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 569 | 66 | 73% | 5.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 411 | 63 | 69% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 384 | 59 | 65% | 6.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
40
Citations per inspection
4.44
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 40 resulted from complaint investigations; and 24 of 40 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
11% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
3
3
233% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
1 critical citation
3 serious citations
36 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 16, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Dec 30, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Oct 02, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
May 09, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. 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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Recovercare
Resident Census by Payment Source
148
Total Residents
Medicare
22
(14.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
69
(46.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
57
(38.5%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
48
Total Specialty Beds
27.4%
of Bed Capacity
48
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
27.4%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.4
10% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.6
25% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
45% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.5%
6% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.9%
33% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.9%
11% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.9%
48% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%
49% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.4%
14% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.5%
33% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.9%
5% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.7%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.38
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.38
25% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 1.84
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.45
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.45
33% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.16
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.5%
25% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
20% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.6%
15% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 73.5%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.8%
17% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.0%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.4%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 11.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.9%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.9%
16% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
67.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
67.8%
26% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
64.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
64.1%
27% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$57K
29% higher than Kansas averageKansas average: $44K
Number of fines
3
24% more fines than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$57K
Kansas average
$44K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 2, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 2, 2024
$24K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 9, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 9, 2024
$18K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 22, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 22, 2024
$15K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
81.6%
↑ 6.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2,619,326
↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,752,779
↓ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Profit Margin
14.5%
↑ 4.6pp vs 2022
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