Nursing homes in Topeka, KS
Compare 14 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Topeka, part of the Shawnee area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Topeka residents in Shawnee County can choose from 14 state-licensed nursing homes located across the 66611, 66607, 66604, and 66614 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. Four locations currently achieve a top 5-star designation, including the highest-rated facility, Brewster Health Center, which is operated by Congregational Home and consistently maintains a high quality-of-care standard.
Rating distribution
avg 2.7★ · 14 homesProvider mix in Topeka
10 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE3 homes
- MIDWEST HEALTH2 homes
- Legal Business Name Not Available2 homes
- CONGREGATIONAL HOME1 home
- ADVENA LIVING COMMUNITIES1 home
- MCCRITE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION1 home
- PRESBYTERIAN MANORS OF MID-AMERICA1 home
- MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES1 home
What to look for in Topeka
- 8 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 5 of 14 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 8 of 14 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Topeka
- 1Brewster Health Center5.0CONGREGATIONAL HOME · Medium
- 2LEXINGTON PARK NURSING & POST ACUTE CENTER5.0MIDWEST HEALTH · Medium
- 3MCCRITE PLAZA HEALTH CENTER5.0MCCRITE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION · Medium
- 4THE HEALTHCARE RESORT OF TOPEKA5.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
- 5BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH4.0Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
- 6COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER4.0Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
- 7ROLLING HILLS HEALTH CENTER2.0MIDWEST HEALTH · Medium
- 8BRIGHTON PLACE WEST2.0RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 9LEGACY ON 10TH AVENUE1.0ADVENA LIVING COMMUNITIES · Medium
- 10PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB1.0RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE · Large
All homes in Topeka
| Brewster Health Center CONGREGATIONAL HOME · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| LEXINGTON PARK NURSING & POST ACUTE CENTER MIDWEST HEALTH · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| MCCRITE PLAZA HEALTH CENTER MCCRITE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| THE HEALTHCARE RESORT OF TOPEKA THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| ROLLING HILLS HEALTH CENTER MIDWEST HEALTH · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| BRIGHTON PLACE WEST RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| LEGACY ON 10TH AVENUE ADVENA LIVING COMMUNITIES · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| TOPEKA PRESBYTERIAN MANOR PRESBYTERIAN MANORS OF MID-AMERICA · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| THE GARDENS AT ALDERSGATE RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| TANGLEWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION HMG HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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