Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Topeka, Kansas
4 of 14 nursing homes in Topeka (29%) meet our strict criteria. The Kansas statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 3 caution · 7 avoid · data
City Average
2.9
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,174
across 14 facilities
High Risk Facilities
7
6 Grade F
$628,449 in combined fines
Zero Fines
6
/14
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Topeka, Kansas, is strong, with 29% of the 14 facilities recommended. Families should be aware that while Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center stands out with top ratings, there are seven facilities with a total of $609,928 in fines, indicating some caution is warranted.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 LEXINGTON PARK NURSING & POST ACUTE CENTER (93) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an impressive Trust Score of 93/100 and an A grade. With zero fines and a focus on quality care, Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center offers a comfortable environment with 90 beds, ensuring personalized attention for each resident.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 BREWSTER HEALTH CENTER (85) — Brewster Health Center stands out with its 5★ CMS rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. As a non-profit, church-related facility, it emphasizes community involvement and compassionate care, providing a nurturing atmosphere for its 97 residents with no fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 THE HEALTHCARE RESORT OF TOPEKA (78) — The Healthcare Resort of Topeka features a respectable 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 78/100. While it offers a well-rounded care experience in a 70-bed environment, its for-profit status indicates a focus on operational efficiency, making it a viable option for those seeking quality care.
- 4 COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER (75) — Countryside Health Center, with a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, provides reliable care in a 97-bed facility. Its for-profit model allows for streamlined operations, ensuring residents receive necessary services without any federal fines.
The other 10 Topeka facilities didn't qualify — 7 carry Grade D or F ratings and 8 have fines totaling $628K.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an impressive Trust Score of 93/100 and an A grade. With zero fines and a focus on quality care, Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center offers a comfortable environment with 90 beds, ensuring personalized attention for each resident.
Brewster Health Center stands out with its 5★ CMS rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. As a non-profit, church-related facility, it emphasizes community involvement and compassionate care, providing a nurturing atmosphere for its 97 residents with no fines.
The Healthcare Resort of Topeka features a respectable 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 78/100. While it offers a well-rounded care experience in a 70-bed environment, its for-profit status indicates a focus on operational efficiency, making it a viable option for those seeking quality care.
Countryside Health Center, with a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100, provides reliable care in a 97-bed facility. Its for-profit model allows for streamlined operations, ensuring residents receive necessary services without any federal fines.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Topeka Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.9 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 10?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 6 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 8 Have fines totaling $628,449
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 3 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Topeka Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Topeka's city average is 2.9 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
8 of 14 Topeka facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Topeka avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Topeka facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Topeka, KS are recommended?
4 of 14 nursing homes in Topeka (29%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Topeka "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Topeka?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.