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Cedarhurst Of Topeka

Cedarhurst Of Topeka is an assisted living and memory care community in Topeka, KS.

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  • Interior

    A spacious living room featuring a tall stone fireplace, wooden beams, and comfortable seating.

  • Outdoors

    A residential building surrounded by a landscaped garden and trees.

  • Decor

    A cozy and well-decorated bedroom featuring a large bed, a patterned rug, and soft lighting from the window.

  • Living Room

    A modern open-concept kitchen and living room with hardwood floors and stylish furniture.

  • Building

    A restaurant with outdoor seating and a chimney, set against an evening sky.

  • Architecture

    A modern building with a spacious driveway and well-maintained landscape under a cloudy sky.

  • Bedroom

    Cozy bedroom interior with a metal frame bed and large window.

  • Trees

    A picturesque residential house with a porch and garden under a cloudy sky.

  • Windows

    A cozy living room with modern decor, featuring a sofa, coffee table, and abundant natural light.

  • Dining

    A beautifully designed dining area featuring modern decor with chandeliers and a stone fireplace.

  • Landscaping

    A beautifully landscaped backyard featuring a modern pergola and outdoor seating area.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen and dining area with wooden beams and contemporary furnishings.

  • Lighting

    A stylish living room with comfortable seating and decorative wall art.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious and cozy living room with a central stone fireplace, surrounded by elegant furniture and high vaulted ceilings with exposed beams.

6732 South West 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66615

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4.7 from 77 reviews
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Overall Review of Cedarhurst Of Topeka

common 47 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are kind, responsive, and supportive.

Across assisted living and memory care experiences, reviewers describe staff who listen, follow up, and help with day-to-day needs. Several families mention frequent communication and accurate updates, especially when living out of state. In both routine care and difficult moments after a loved one’s passing, residents describe staff showing up with compassion and support.

common 14 reviews mention this

Clean, bright spaces feel welcoming

Many reviews highlight a clean, bright environment that feels home-like.

Reviewers repeatedly describe the building as clean and fresh, with bright common areas and an overall welcoming feel. Multiple comments connect cleanliness and upkeep with peace of mind for families visiting or living out of state. A few reviews also specifically describe memory care and common spaces as well kept.

common 15 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents frequently mention a busy schedule of activities and social events.

A recurring theme is the amount of planned programming, including resident activities throughout the day and recurring family events. Several reviews mention outings and entertainment, and others describe specific participation like bingo, exercise, and games. Reviewers also highlight how activities help residents form friendships and feel included.

common 7 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining is a highlight

Dining is described as restaurant-style with options that residents can choose from.

Multiple reviewers point to dining as a positive experience, describing a restaurant-style setting and the ability to order from a menu. Families also mention meals as a social time with other residents. Some comments specifically connect meal preferences and staff service during family gatherings to the overall experience.

  • A restaurant with outdoor seating and a chimney, set against an evening sky.
  • A beautifully designed dining area featuring modern decor with chandeliers and a stone fireplace.
  • A modern kitchen and dining area with wooden beams and contemporary furnishings.
caveat 3 reviews mention this

Memory care has recurring care concerns

A small set of reviewers raise serious concerns about memory care staffing and training.

While most reviews are positive, a few residents’ families describe problems they observed in the memory care unit. These comments include allegations of short staffing and high turnover, along with concerns about preparedness for resident needs. One reviewer also calls out management behavior as part of their negative experience, even while stating they do not blame staff directly.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Forbes (9 miles away) Forbes (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Tailgaters Sports Pub & Grub (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • Golden Corral (0.8 miles)
  • IHOP (0.9 miles)
  • Jason's Deli (0.9 miles)
  • Jose Peppers (0.9 miles)
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (0.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Topeka ER and Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • Washburn Surgery Center (1.4 miles)
  • Cotton O'Neil Urish (1.6 miles)
  • Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Center (3.1 miles)
  • Topeka VA ICU (3.1 miles)
  • Veterans Health Administration (3.2 miles)
  • Colmery-o'Neil Va Medical Center (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CBD Nation Topeka (1.3 miles)
  • Tallgrass Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Jayhawk Custom Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Jayhawk Pharmacy and Patient Supply (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.9 miles)
  • Classic Bean (1.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Topeka Lasik Center (0.9 miles)
  • Capital City Oral Surgery (1.4 miles)
  • Tallgrass Oral Surgery (1.4 miles)
  • Heartland Eye Care (1.4 miles)
  • St Francis Family Medicine (1.5 miles)
  • Optimum Health Family Practice (1.5 miles)
  • Tallgrass Orthopedic & Sports Medicine (1.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hollywood & ScreenX - Topeka (1.6 miles)
  • Topeka Wheatfield 9 (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Lutheran Church Elca (2 miles)
  • Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Kaw River State Park - River Access (2.6 miles)
  • Gage Park (2.9 miles)

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