The Healthcare Resort of Topeka
6300 Sw 6th Avenue · Topeka, KS · 66615 · 7852722124
70 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175555 · certified since August 1, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.