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McCrite Plaza Retirement Comm DUP in Topeka, KS

McCrite Plaza Retirement Comm DUP is an assisted living community in Topeka, KS.

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1608 SW 37th Ter, Topeka, KS 66611

To contact a resident: (785) 267-2960

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3.7 from 35 reviews
5 stars
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Overall Review of McCrite Plaza Retirement Comm DUP

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff care is a major draw

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are caring and attentive.

Many reviews emphasize that the staff treats residents with care and shows up when families need support. Several reviewers describe employees as friendly, helpful, and reassuring, including in assisted living and skilled nursing experiences. A common thread is that staff efforts helped residents feel comfortable and integrated into daily routines and activities.

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality stands out

Dining is consistently described as delicious and well-run.

Residents and families frequently call out the food and dining experience as a positive part of day-to-day life. Reviews mention meals being consistently good, available across schedules, and served with attentive wait staff. Several also reference an in-house restaurant experience with a menu and specials, plus a restaurant-like feel to meals in the dining room.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Therapy experiences vary by unit

Therapy programs show strengths in speech and physical therapy, with some mixed experiences in rehab.

A few reviews highlight positive speech and physical therapy experiences, describing therapists as patient and helpful. At the same time, at least one rehab-focused review raises concerns about how quickly staff respond when help is needed. Overall, the therapy-related feedback suggests the experience can depend on the specific situation and unit.

common 5 reviews mention this

Facilities feel well maintained

Reviews describe comfortable living spaces and upkeep that feels consistent.

Multiple reviewers mention a beautiful campus and comfortable living spaces. Several also describe apartments and facilities as kept clean and well maintained, including ongoing housekeeping. One theme tied to this is peace of mind for families, reinforced by reports of attentive care within residents’ living spaces.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Staffing response and safety concerns

Some reviews report serious problems with staffing response, safety, and professionalism.

A subset of reviews includes urgent negatives, including concerns about neglect and safety. Others describe staffing consistency and communication issues, such as agency staff being confused and difficulty getting help in a timely way. There are also complaints about professionalism in leadership, which adds to the concern for families evaluating care reliability.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Transportation

  • Forbes (4 miles away) Forbes (4 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Ks Lot Walmart 2131 (0.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Abigail's Grill & Bar (0.3 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.5 miles)
  • Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.8 miles)
  • Subway (0.9 miles)
  • Denny's (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Michael Atteberry (0.4 miles)
  • Dr Michael P. Malone O.D (0.5 miles)
  • Barbara Bowman PhD (0.5 miles)
  • Washburn University - Petro Allied Health Center (2.4 miles)
  • Topeka Surgery Center (2.5 miles)
  • The EyeDoctors Optometrists (2.6 miles)
  • Dr. Kevin Lenahan & Associates - The Spectacle (2.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church (1 miles)
  • Topeka Baptist Church (2 miles)
  • Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene (3.5 miles)
  • Grace Episcopal Cathedral (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Veterans Health Administration (2.2 miles)
  • Colmery-o'Neil Va Medical Center (2.2 miles)
  • Topeka VA ICU (2.2 miles)
  • Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2.3 miles)
  • Brendan Lund, MD (3.6 miles)
  • Stormont-Vail Surgical Center (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Banjo's Cafe (2.7 miles)
  • Classic Bean (3.3 miles)
  • Blue Jazz Java (3.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Topeka Wheatfield 9 (2.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Quincy Street Station (3.6 miles)
  • Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (3.6 miles)
  • Forbes Field (FOE) (3.6 miles)
  • United Airlines (3.6 miles)

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