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Nursing homes in Topeka, Kansas

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14Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
1,174Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
12Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
14Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Topeka

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

14 homes

Brewster Health Center

1001 Sw 29th St · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (church related)

97 certified beds2.1 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

Legacy on 10th Avenue

2015 Se 10th Avenue · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

60 certified beds3.5 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center

1031 Sw Fleming Court · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

90 certified beds1.0 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

Rolling Hills Health Center

2400 Sw Urish Road · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

70 certified beds3.7 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

Heritage Grove Estates

1610 Sw 37th Street · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

80 certified beds2.8 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab

1570 Sw Westport Drive · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

151 certified beds2.4 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

Topeka Presbyterian Manor

4712 Sw 6th Ave · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

68 certified beds2.0 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

The Gardens at Aldersgate

3220 Sw Albright Drive · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

175 certified beds4.4 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

Providence Living Center

1112 Se Republican Avenue · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

78 certified beds3.5 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation

5015 Sw 28th Street · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

54 certified beds2.0 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

Brighton Place West

331 Sw Oakley Street · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

50 certified beds1.7 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

The Healthcare Resort of Topeka

6300 Sw 6th Avenue · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

70 certified beds3.2 mi from Topeka centerMedicareMedicaid

Brighton Place North

1301 Ne Jefferson Street · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

34 certified beds3.8 mi from Topeka centerMedicaid

Countryside Health Center

440 Se Woodland Avenue · Topeka, KS

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

97 certified beds4.1 mi from Topeka centerMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

Understand the local picture

Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside Topeka city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Topeka2.64
Kansas3.11
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Topeka (14 facilities), Kansas (296 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Topeka3 hr 26 min
Kansas4 hr 04 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Topeka: average of 14 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Topeka54%
Kansas48%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Topeka: average of 14 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Nursing home information for Topeka

This directory lists 14 nursing homes in Topeka, Kansas, with 1,174 certified beds between them. Their average Medicare overall rating is 2.6 stars, below the national average of 3.0 stars: 5 homes hold four or five stars and 8 have one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center (5 stars), The Healthcare Resort Of Topeka (5 stars) and Brewster Health Center (5 stars).

By ownership, 86% are for-profit and 14% non-profit. 2 homes are candidates for it. 1 home carries the CMS abuse icon, which flags recent inspection citations related to abuse; check the inspection details on each profile.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

Contact your shortlisted homes for a current quote and to discuss accepted payment options.

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

Ask how the home will meet your loved one’s needs, how family members receive updates, what costs to expect, and whether you can visit before deciding.

How can I broaden my search?

Open the map search or choose a nearby community below to explore additional locations.

A little guidance goes a long way

Planning your search in Topeka

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in Topeka

How many nursing homes are in Topeka?

There are 14 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Topeka, with 1,174 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Topeka have the highest Medicare rating?

Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center (5 stars), The Healthcare Resort Of Topeka (5 stars), Brewster Health Center (5 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Topeka?

2.6 out of 5 across 14 rated homes, compared with 3.1 for Kansas as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Topeka accept Medicaid?

14 of the 14 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Kansas.

Are any nursing homes in Topeka on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.