Nursing homes in Topeka, KS
14 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Topeka, of which 1 currently carries the federal abuse flag. Shawnee County overall has 15 certified facilities (county average rating 2.5/5). Across the 14 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 2.6/5, against 3.13/5 across the 280 rated facilities elsewhere in Kansas.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Topeka
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Health Center | Topeka | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | 4/5 | — | 97 | |
| Brighton Place North | Topeka | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 2/5 | no Medicare | $9,408 | 34 |
| Brighton Place West | Topeka | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 1/5 | $10,933 | 50 | |
| Countryside Health Center | Topeka | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 2/5 | no Medicare | — | 97 |
| Heritage Grove Estates | Topeka | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | 3/5 | $9,113 | 80 | |
| Legacy on 10th Avenue | Topeka | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 3/5 | — | 60 | |
| Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center | Topeka | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | 5/5 | — | 90 | |
| Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab | Topeka | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | $93,073 | 151 | |
| Providence Living Center | Topeka | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 1/5 | SFF | $22,925 | 78 |
| Rolling Hills Health Center | Topeka | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 4/5 | $14,186 | 70 | |
| Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation | Topeka | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 1/5 | SFF | $227,440 | 54 |
| The Gardens at Aldersgate | Topeka | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | abuse | $56,617 | 175 |
| The Healthcare Resort of Topeka | Topeka | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | 3/5 | — | 70 | |
| Topeka Presbyterian Manor | Topeka | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 4/5 | $56,260 | 68 |
What to check in Topeka
These figures cover the 14 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 14 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 14 of these 14. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 0 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it.
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 14 of 14 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Health Center | 6.39 | 5.69 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Brighton Place North | 3.01 | 2.27 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Brighton Place West | 2.70 | 2.46 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Countryside Health Center | 2.68 | 2.31 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Heritage Grove Estates | 3.69 | 3.25 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Legacy on 10th Avenue | 3.87 | 3.48 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center | 4.95 | 4.54 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab | 3.41 | 2.65 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Providence Living Center | 2.88 | 2.53 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Rolling Hills Health Center | 3.88 | 3.29 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation | 3.01 | 2.71 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| The Gardens at Aldersgate | 3.63 | 3.36 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| The Healthcare Resort of Topeka | 3.24 | 2.78 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Topeka Presbyterian Manor | 5.12 | 4.68 | Dec 11, 2024 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
No additional Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in the current records within 20 miles.
Distances are straight-line from the Topeka area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.