Nursing Homes in Topeka, KS
14 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Topeka, Kansas are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 56/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Shawnee County.
5 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 7 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Topeka scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Topeka
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Topeka list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Topeka
- The Healthcare Resort Of Topeka — 90/100
- Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center — 88/100
- Brewster Health Center — 75/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation — 23/100
- Legacy On 10th Avenue — 24/100
- Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab — 27/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Healthcare Resort Of Topeka | 90 | Strong Safety Record | 70 |
| Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center | 88 | Strong Safety Record | 90 |
| Brewster Health Center | 75 | Generally Positive | 97 |
| Mccrite Plaza Health Center | 73 | Generally Positive | 80 |
| Countryside Health Center | 71 | Generally Positive | 97 |
| Rolling Hills Health Center | 63 | Use Caution | 70 |
| Brighton Place North | 59 | Use Caution | 34 |
| Providence Living Center | 54 | Serious Concerns | 78 |
| Topeka Presbyterian Manor | 49 | Serious Concerns | 68 |
| The Gardens At Aldersgate | 48 | Serious Concerns | 175 |
| Brighton Place West | 40 | Serious Concerns | 50 |
| Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab | 27 | Critical Issues | 151 |
| Legacy On 10th Avenue | 24 | Critical Issues | 60 |
| Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation | 23 | Critical Issues | 54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Topeka Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Topeka?
Senior Care Report Card lists 14 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Topeka, Kansas, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Topeka?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Topeka facilities is 56/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Topeka nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 14 nursing homes in Topeka, Kansas
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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