Nursing Homes in Topeka, Kansas

There are 14 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Topeka, Kansas, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. 86% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.

Total Facilities14
Avg CMS Rating2.8/5 ★
Medicare Certified86%
Medicaid Certified100%
CareQED Analysis

Topeka’s rating distribution shows 5 facilities at 1 star (36%), 1 facility at 2 stars (7%), 2 facilities at 3 stars (14%), 4 facilities at 4 stars (29%), and 2 facilities at 5 stars (14%), with 6 facilities at 4-5 stars (43%) and 6 facilities at 1-2 stars (43%). The city’s average CMS overall star rating is 2.8 out of 5 (state average for KS is 2.9, so this city is 0.10 below the state average). The highest-rated facility is BREWSTER HEALTH CENTER (5 stars).

Average nurse staffing in the city is 3.58 hours per resident day (HPRD) (state average is 4.14 HPRD, so the city is below the state average). All 14 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection (14 out of 14), and 4 facilities had severe deficiencies (4 out of 14). The city has 1 Special Focus Facility (1).

All Nursing Homes in Topeka

FacilityAddressCMS RatingMedicareMedicaidDeficiencies
BREWSTER HEALTH CENTER 1001 SW 29TH ST, TOPEKA, KS, 66611 5 ★ 8
LEXINGTON PARK NURSING & POST ACUTE CENTER 1031 SW FLEMING COURT, TOPEKA, KS, 66604 5 ★ 2
BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH 1301 NE JEFFERSON STREET, TOPEKA, KS, 66608 4 ★ 9
THE HEALTHCARE RESORT OF TOPEKA 6300 SW 6TH AVENUE, TOPEKA, KS, 66615 4 ★ 2
COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER 440 SE WOODLAND AVENUE, TOPEKA, KS, 66607 4 ★ 9
MCCRITE PLAZA HEALTH CENTER 1610 SW 37TH STREET, TOPEKA, KS, 66611 4 ★ 1
BRIGHTON PLACE WEST 331 SW OAKLEY STREET, TOPEKA, KS, 66606 3 ★ 1
PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER 1112 SE REPUBLICAN AVENUE, TOPEKA, KS, 66607 3 ★ 1
TOPEKA PRESBYTERIAN MANOR 4712 SW 6TH AVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66606 2 ★ 1
ROLLING HILLS HEALTH CENTER 2400 SW URISH ROAD, TOPEKA, KS, 66614 1 ★ 10
PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB 1570 SW WESTPORT DRIVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66604 1 ★ 21
THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE 3220 SW ALBRIGHT DRIVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66614 1 ★ 16
LEGACY ON 10TH AVENUE 2015 SE 10TH AVENUE, TOPEKA, KS, 66607 1 ★ 14
TANGLEWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION 5015 SW 28TH STREET, TOPEKA, KS, 66614 1 ★ 25

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Topeka, Kansas?

There are 14 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Topeka, Kansas listed on CareQED.

What is the average nursing home rating in Topeka, Kansas?

Nursing homes in Topeka, Kansas have an average CMS overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.

Do nursing homes in Topeka accept Medicare and Medicaid?

86% of nursing homes in Topeka, Kansas are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.

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.