Nursing homes in Topeka, KS
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Topeka has 14 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.6 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, below the 3.1-star Kansas average. Methodology.
- 14
- Certified homes
- 2.6 ★
- Well below average for KS · Kansas 3.1
- 3
- Five-star homes
- 1,174
- Certified beds
All 14 nursing homes in Topeka, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brewster Health Center | 97 | None | |
| 2 | Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center | 90 | None | |
| 3 | The Healthcare Resort of Topeka | 70 | None | |
| 4 | Countryside Health Center | 97 | None | |
| 5 | Heritage Grove Estates | 80 | $9K | |
| 6 | Brighton Place North | 34 | $9K | |
| 7 | Brighton Place West | 50 | $11K | |
| 8 | Rolling Hills Health Center | 70 | $14K | |
| 9 | Legacy on 10th Avenue | 60 | None | |
| 10 | Providence Living Center | 78 | $23K | |
| 11 | Topeka Presbyterian Manor | 68 | $56K | |
| 12 | The Gardens at Aldersgate | 175 | $57K | |
| 13 | Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab | 151 | $93K | |
| 14 | Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation | 54 | $227K |
Ratings in Topeka are best read against Kansas and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Kansas directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Topeka
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Topeka, KS · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.