Topeka, KS · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Topeka's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
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Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
700 Cherokee St, Oskaloosa, KS 66066 · Jefferson County
58
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (57 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Oskaloosa
Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Oskaloosa, KS, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 57 residents per day. It operates as part of the Recover-Care Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.50 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.56 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 59.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $13,056 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.50 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Oskaloosa, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents/day
- 57
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Recover-Care Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 175333
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,270–$9,240/mo (median $8,030) | 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.50
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.56
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 59.3%
- 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)
- 10
- Federal fines
- 1 ($13,056)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-22
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (42 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-05-22Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
2025-05-22Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
2025-05-22Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-05-22Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2025-05-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-05-22Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-05-22Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-05-22Severity 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-03 | Fine | $13,056 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
700 Cherokee St, Oskaloosa, 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Oskaloosa, 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 Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 59.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center has 42 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 95% full (57 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Oskaloosa, KS offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 60 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Topeka.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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