THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE — Nursing Home in TOPEKA, KS
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 175 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 143.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175340 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.14 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.57 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE had 16 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 7, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 7, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. (Level F)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level E)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level F)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Level E)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (Level E)Corrected — February 20, 2026
The Gardens at Aldersgate is a 175-bed nursing home in Topeka, Kansas. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, below the Kansas average of 4.1. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 16 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A clear positive is that the recent inspection’s problems did not include any severe citations, which suggests issues found were correctable. You should ask the facility how it has addressed the multiple cited problems around medication storage, resident privacy and rights, and protections against abuse so you can understand current practices and safeguards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE's CMS star rating?
THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE?
THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE reports 4.13585 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE had 16 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE have?
THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE has 175 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ROLLING HILLS HEALTH CENTER — 1/5 — 1.1 mi
- PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB — 1/5 — 2.5 mi
- TANGLEWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION — 1/5 — 2.7 mi
- THE HEALTHCARE RESORT OF TOPEKA — 4/5 — 3.5 mi
- TOPEKA PRESBYTERIAN MANOR — 2/5 — 4.2 mi
- LEXINGTON PARK NURSING & POST ACUTE CENTER — 5/5 — 4.3 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.