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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
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Topeka, Kansas
Every licensed senior community in the Topeka, KS area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
2.6★
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Cost of senior care in Topeka
Local Topeka-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Topeka prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,870/mo median
typical range $4,700–$7,340
Memory Care
$7,150/mo median
typical range $5,720–$8,940
Skilled Nursing
$8,030/mo median
typical range $7,270–$9,240
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,870/mo median
typical range $2,490–$7,870
Residential Care Home
$5,280/mo median
typical range $4,220–$6,600
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Topeka using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
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.
All 23 communities in Topeka, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Brookside Retirement Community
Scout 96Overbrook, KS · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Overbrook's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →3
The Healthcare Resort of Topeka
Scout 95Topeka, KS · 70 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
View full evaluation →4
Brewster Health Center
Scout 91Topeka, KS · 97 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Topeka's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →5
Heritage Grove Estates
Scout 91Topeka, KS · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Topeka's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Brighton Place North
Scout 69Topeka, KS · 34 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Topeka.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Countryside Health Center
Scout 69Topeka, KS · 97 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Topeka.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →8
Valley Health Care Center
Scout 68Valley Falls, KS · 40 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Valley Falls.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →9
F W Huston Medical Center
Scout 62Winchester, KS · 38 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Winchester.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →10
Oskaloosa, KS · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Oskaloosa.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →11
Eskridge Care and Rehab
Scout 46Eskridge, KS · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Eskridge.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →12
Rolling Hills Health Center
Scout 45Topeka, KS · 70 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Topeka.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →13
Brighton Place West
Scout 44Topeka, KS · 50 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Topeka.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →14
Osage City, KS · 53 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →15
Topeka Presbyterian Manor
Scout 35Topeka, KS · 68 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →16
The Gardens at Aldersgate
Scout 31Topeka, KS · 175 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →17
Providence Living Center
Scout 29Topeka, KS · 78 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →18
Legacy on 10TH Avenue
Scout 28Topeka, KS · 60 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →19
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab
Scout 21Topeka, KS · 151 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →20
Topeka, KS · 54 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →21
Rossville, KS · 81 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Nortonville, KS · 45 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →23
Holton Health Care Center
Scout 0Holton, KS · 45 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Topeka, KS?
In the Topeka, KS area, assisted living typically runs $4,700–$7,340/month (median $5,870), memory care $5,720–$8,940/month (median $7,150), and skilled nursing $7,270–$9,240/month (median $8,030) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Topeka, KS?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Topeka, KS right now are Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center, Brookside Retirement Community, The Healthcare Resort of Topeka. The full ranked list of 23 communities is on this page.
How are the 23 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.