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Brookside Retirement Community

700 W 7TH Street, Overbrook, KS 66524 · Osage County

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 80% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Overbrook's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Brookside Retirement Community is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Overbrook, KS, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 48 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 7.26 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.94 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $21,645 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (7.26 hrs/resident/day)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Overbrook for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 60
Avg. residents/day: 48
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 175145

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$7,270–$9,240/mo (median $8,030)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,490–$7,870/mo (median $5,870)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Topeka prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 7.26; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.94; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 45.1%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: 1 ($21,645)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2024-12-11
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-11Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-12-11Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-12-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

2023-01-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2023-01-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2023-01-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2023-01-04Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-02-11	Fine	$21,645

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ Studio apartments
✓ 24-hour staff
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

700 W 7TH Street, Overbrook, KS

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

4.8

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Common questions about Brookside Retirement Community

How much does Brookside Retirement Community cost?

Brookside Retirement Community does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Overbrook, KS area typically runs $7,270–$9,240 per month (median $8,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Brookside Retirement Community's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Brookside Retirement Community 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Brookside Retirement Community?

Staff provide about 7.26 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Brookside Retirement Community?

Brookside Retirement Community has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-12-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Brookside Retirement Community have availability?

Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Brookside Retirement Community offer?

Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, KS offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 60 beds.

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