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Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Nursing Home in Topeka

Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

2515 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66614 View map
Overview of Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a community in Topeka, Kansas, that surpasses all expectations with its unwavering commitment to excellence. With a nurse-to-resident ratio designed to ensure effective care, each resident receives the utmost attention and support. To enhance communication and coordination, they embrace the latest technologies, keeping everyone connected and informed at all times.
From subacute care to complex medical conditions, they have the knowledge and expertise to handle it all. For those with cardiac concerns, their specialized therapies provide vital support. And let’s not forget their physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, carefully crafted to optimize overall well-being and functional abilities. Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing truly provides a transformative experience for residents on their journey to recovery. 

(866) 396-3202

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Kansas average
Occupancy rate 86.9%
Avg. Length of Stay 144 days
Occupancy rate
86.9%
Avg. Length of Stay
144 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.2M
Operating loss
-$1.3M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8,216,116.00
Operating loss
$-1,255,193.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.6M
19% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.9M
Total costs $9.5M
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Compare Nursing Homes around Topeka The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

5 facilities compared · CMS & KS Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Brighton Place West Health Center LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

TOPEKA
50
96.0%
+21%
2.68
+30%
-42%
1
20
5.0
2
49
-
-
$3.2M
$1.0M
31.9%
175547
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

TOPEKA
175
81.6%
+3%
3.72
+5%
-20%
3
40
4.4
4
143
B-
-
$18.1M
$6.7M
36.9%
175340
Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

TOPEKA
54
87.3%
+10%
3.12
+3%
-33%
4
46
9.2
3
47
-
-
$4.8M
$1.8M
38.1%
175463
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Topeka (Southwest Topeka)
151
81.3%
+2%
3.09
-35%
-33%
12
75
7.5
5
126
-
52
$12.9M
$5.9M
45.7%
175255
Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Topeka (Southwest Topeka)
120
86.9%
+9%
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
62
$7.4M
$1.6M
21.1%
175172

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Address 5.1 miles from city center — 0.64 miles to nearest hospital (Hy-Vee Pharmacy)

Address 2515 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66614

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

$2,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.