Topeka, KS

The Healthcare Resort Of Topeka

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

6300 Sw 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS

(785) 272-2124

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

70

Certified beds

Average residents

66

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Ensign Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2016-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

329 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.72

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.96

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.92

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.61

All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.68

RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.99

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.39

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.22

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.60

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.84

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.64

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

10%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

35%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,615

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

43.51

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9965

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

5.65

Baseline 21.01% · Performance 18.81% · Measure score 5.65 · Achievement 5.65 · Improvement 5.02

Healthcare-associated infections

1.92

Baseline 7.50% · Performance 7.26% · Measure score 1.92 · Achievement 1.92 · Improvement 0.45

Total nurse turnover

6.71

Baseline 45.83% · Performance 36.26% · Measure score 6.71 · Achievement 6.71 · Improvement 4.06

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3.13

Baseline 3.39 hours · Performance 3.97 hours · Measure score 3.13 · Achievement 3.13 · Improvement 1.90

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.32%	10.72% 0.4 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 412 · Observed rate 10.19% · Lower 95% interval 7.92%
Discharge to community	72.12%	50.57% 21.6 pts better	Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 411 · Observed rate 68.61% · Lower 95% interval 67.68%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.03	1.02 About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up	94.08%	95.27% 1.2 pts worse	Numerator 302 · Denominator 321
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 321
Discharge self-care score	79.5%	53.69% 25.8 pts better	Numerator 190 · Denominator 239
Discharge mobility score	64.44%	50.94% 13.5 pts better	Numerator 154 · Denominator 239
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	0%	2.29% 2.3 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 321 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	7.26%	7.12% 0.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 264 · Observed rate 6.82% · Lower 95% interval 5.37%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	2.96%	8.2% 5.2 pts worse	Numerator 4 · Denominator 135
Staff flu vaccination coverage	12.86%	42% 29.1 pts worse	Numerator 27 · Denominator 210
Discharge function score	80.75%	56.45% 24.3 pts better	Numerator 193 · Denominator 239
Transfer of health information to provider	99.21%	95.95% 3.3 pts better	Numerator 126 · Denominator 127
Transfer of health information to patient	100%	96.28% 3.7 pts better	Numerator 173 · Denominator 173
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	58.96%	25.2% 33.8 pts better	Numerator 102 · Denominator 173

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.0	1.8 0.2 pts worse	1.9 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 2.4 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.9	2.2 0.3 pts better	1.8 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	91.8% 8.2 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.0%	95.5% 1.5 pts better	95.5% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.9%	4.4% 3.5 pts better	3.3% 2.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	61.3%	5.6% 55.7 pts worse	11.4% 49.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 66.7% · Q2 36.0% · Q3 72.0% · Q4 69.2% · 4Q avg 61.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.1%	5.0% 1.9 pts better	5.4% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	26.0%	23.2% 2.8 pts worse	19.6% 6.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.0% · Q2 32.0% · Q3 22.7% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 26.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	19.7%	19.8% 0.1 pts better	16.7% 3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.7% · Q4 15.0% · 4Q avg 19.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0% About the same	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	0.0%	18.4% 18.4 pts better	16.3% 16.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	8.0%	18.8% 10.8 pts better	14.9% 6.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 8.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.4%	1.8% 0.4 pts better	1.0% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	2.7%	3.1% 0.4 pts better	1.7% 1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	38.5%	23.2% 15.3 pts worse	19.8% 18.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 41.1% · Q2 41.4% · Q3 40.7% · Q4 30.5% · 4Q avg 38.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	6.9%	4.6% 2.3 pts worse	5.1% 1.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.1% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 6.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	75.6% 24.4 pts better	81.7% 18.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	11.1%	11.7% 0.6 pts better	12.0% 0.9 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.1% · Observed 11.4% · Expected 11.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	2.2% 1.4 pts better	1.6% 0.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.7%	73.5% 23.2 pts better	79.7% 17 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	22.1%	23.0% 0.9 pts better	23.9% 1.8 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.1% · Observed 19.3% · Expected 20.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-18 · Fire 2025-12-18

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-13 · Fire 2024-02-13

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-31 · Fire 2022-08-31

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2026-02-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-02-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-02-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-02-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-02-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-04-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-04-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-11-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-11-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-11-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-11-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2022-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2022-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-09-30

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Gateway Healthcare LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 24 facilities 2015-01-22

The Ensign Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 209 facilities 2015-01-22

Burnam, Soon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 323 facilities 2015-01-22

Fitch, Craig

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 58 facilities 2019-01-01

Leiker, Benjamin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-08-03

Leiker, Benjamin

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-08-03

Lewis, Corwin

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2021-06-01

Nearby options

Other facilities in reach

#1

Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab

Topeka, KS

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $93,073 in total fines with 21 recent health deficiencies with 20 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 1 / 5
Fines: $93,073

#2

Topeka Presbyterian Manor

Topeka, KS

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $39,105 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Fines: $39,105

#3