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1570 SW Westport Drive Topeka, KS 66604 · Shawnee County
All 14 nursing homes in Topeka, KS (14 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 175255 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Kansas average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.72 hours per resident per day at Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab, below the Kansas median of 3.96 (US median: 3.72). About 0.37 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.98 hours, 20% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 62.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Kansas median 47.5%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab: Medicare and Medicaid
Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Kansas's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 19, 2025 and found 0 deficiencies, plus 22 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 64 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 64 citations at Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab across 7 inspection dates, 51 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on October 9, 2023. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (22) and resident rights (14). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level G, October 9, 2023). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 10, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
March 19, 2025 · 21 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
ECreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DEnsure 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.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
January 28, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
September 30, 2024 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
EDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
EEnsure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
December 28, 2023 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DNotify 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.
DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
October 9, 2023 · 22 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure 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.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate foot care.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
April 21, 2022 · 12 citations
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Questions to ask on a tour of Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on October 9, 2023 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 19, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Weekend staffing is 20% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Nursing staff turnover was 62.2% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
9 penalties in the last three years, including $51,087 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,679 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,516 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Fine | $3,846 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Fine | $9,440 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Fine | $2,470 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 2.5 mi
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3.5 mi
Stormont-Vail Healthcare TopekaEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 41m for patients treated and sent home
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3.7 mi
St Francis Health Center TopekaEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 30m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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