McCrite Plaza Topeka

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  • Outdoors

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  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed and a window letting in natural light.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a white sofa, coffee table, and an adjoining dining area.
  • Building

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  • Garden

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McCrite Plaza Topeka

1610 South West 37Th Street, Topeka, KS 66611

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

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Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Pricing

At McCrite Plaza Topeka, the monthly costs for various room types present a competitive option compared to the broader market in Shawnee County and across Kansas. For instance, a studio apartment at McCrite Plaza is priced at $2,219, significantly lower than the county average of $3,556 and the state average of $4,094. Similarly, residents seeking a one-bedroom unit will find McCrite's offering at $2,684 to be more affordable than both the county's $3,390 and the state's $3,859. Even for two-bedroom accommodations, McCrite Plaza maintains its position as an economical choice with a rate of $3,733 compared to Shawnee County's $3,387 and Kansas's average of $3,562. Overall, McCrite Plaza Topeka stands out as an attractive option for those looking for quality living arrangements without straining their budgets.

Room TypeMcCrite Plaza TopekaShawnee CountyKansas
Studio$2,219$3,556$4,094
1 Bedroom$2,684$3,390$3,859
2 Bedrooms$3,733$3,387$3,562

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at McCrite Plaza Topeka Assisted Living were super helpful and willing to answer questions.
  • pro The facility has lots of features like a gym for residents and a pub area.
  • pro The personnel, nurses, and nurse's aide at McCrite Plaza Topeka were great.
  • pro The food at McCrite Plaza Topeka was liked by residents.
  • pro The facility offers a variety of activities for the residents.
  • pro McCrite Plaza Topeka is described as homey and beautiful with nice outdoor areas and well-decorated rooms.
  • pro The food at McCrite Plaza Topeka is praised as awesome and restaurant-quality.
  • pro Residents at McCrite Plaza Topeka are happy and well-cared for by the staff.
  • pro The community at McCrite Plaza is beautiful, with great amenities and friendly residents.
  • pro Staff members at McCrite Plaza have been described as caring, trustworthy, and respectful towards the residents.

Cons

  • pro The room or doorways at McCrite Plaza Topeka Assisted Living are old and do not accommodate wheelchairs well.
  • pro The apartments available at McCrite Plaza Topeka Assisted Living were not as large or attractive and seemed dark.
  • pro McCrite Plaza did not accept the reviewer's brother without providing an explanation.
  • pro There was ongoing confusion and a lack of communication regarding a medical issue with the reviewer's brother at McCrite Plaza.
  • pro The hallways at McCrite Plaza sometimes smell of urine in the early mornings.
  • pro Staff at McCrite Plaza stand around instead of checking on patients and lack urgency in responding to patient needs.
  • pro One employee had a negative experience working in dietary at McCrite Plaza and would not recommend it to anyone.
  • pro The memory care unit at McCrite Plaza was described as dark, hospital-like, and smelled unpleasant.
  • pro The staff in the memory care unit at McCrite Plaza were not engaging with the residents.

Review

McCrite Plaza Topeka Assisted Living is a facility that has received mixed reviews from visitors and family members. While some praise the helpful staff and numerous amenities, others have expressed concerns about the old doorways that are not wheelchair-accessible. Despite this issue, the overall appearance of the building is described as nice and not feeling old.

One visitor mentioned that McCrite Plaza Topeka offers game nights, bingo, and even has a movie theater with a large screen for residents to enjoy. Additionally, there is a coffee bar available. The facility also boasts a gym and a pub area. However, some individuals found the apartments to be smaller and less attractive compared to other options in town.

There were also complaints about communication issues from the facility when it came to admitting new residents. One reviewer shared their frustration about receiving a rejection without any explanation or opportunity for discussion. The situation was further complicated by ongoing confusion surrounding diabetic sores categorized as pressure sores.

Despite these concerns, many positive aspects shine through in several reviews regarding the care provided at McCrite Plaza Topeka Assisted Living. One individual praised the nurses, nurse's aide, social worker, and overall atmosphere of the facility for being homely and beautiful both inside and outside.

The activities available at McCrite Plaza Topeka were also noted by several reviewers. Residents have access to crafts, a bar area, an outdoor space with flowers and ponds for leisurely walks, as well as day trips organized by the facility. It is worth mentioning that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some activities were temporarily suspended.

While most reviewers had positive experiences at McCrite Plaza Topeka Assisted Living, there were a few criticisms raised as well. Some reported occasional unpleasant smells in certain areas of the facility during early mornings. There were also concerns about staff members standing around instead of attending to patients' needs promptly when call lights are on.

Another reviewer had nothing but praise for McCrite Plaza Topeka, highlighting the delicious food and attentive staff. The owner of the facility was personally involved, making rounds and chatting with residents in the dining room. Additional amenities such as ice cream socials, Bingo, puzzles, and an exercise room were also mentioned.

All in all, McCrite Plaza Topeka provides a range of services and amenities for its residents. While there have been some concerns about communication issues and certain aspects of the memory care unit, the majority of reviews indicate satisfaction with the caring staff, comfortable rooms, well-maintained grounds, and quality food provided by the facility. Further improvements could be made in terms of staff attentiveness to patients' needs and maintaining a hospital-like environment in the memory care unit. Nevertheless, McCrite Plaza offers an option worth considering for individuals seeking assisted living or rehabilitation services in Topeka.

Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Golf Golf
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Blood work Blood work
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

McCrite Plaza Topeka is an exceptional assisted living community located in Topeka, KS. Our community offers spacious and comfortable 2-bedroom apartments designed to meet the unique needs of seniors seeking independent living or memory care.

At McCrite Plaza Topeka, we prioritize the well-being and happiness of our residents by providing a wide range of amenities and services. Residents can enjoy engaging activities right on-site, including art classes, fitness programs, and educational speakers. Our beautiful garden and outdoor common areas are perfect for relaxing or socializing with friends and neighbors.

We understand the importance of maintaining personal grooming and style, which is why we have a beautician and beauty salon conveniently located on-site. Our cafe offers delicious meals prepared by a professional chef in a restaurant-style dining setting. Special dietary restrictions such as diabetes diet, gluten-free options, kosher, organic, vegan, vegetarian, low/no sodium, no sugar are also catered to.

Transportation is made easy at McCrite Plaza Topeka. Whether it's to attend doctors' appointments or go shopping nearby, our community has both community-operated transportation and transportation arrangement services available.

Our care services are second to none. With our 24-hour call system and supervision, residents can feel safe knowing that assistance is always just a phone call away. We provide assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, meal preparation and service. For those needing specialized care for diabetes or incontinence care or mental wellness program or mild cognitive impairment care or high acuity care or memory care programming - we have expertise in all these areas.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of our residents. With housekeeping services provided along with move-in coordination assistance, we strive to make the transition into our community as seamless as possible.

McCrite Plaza Topeka is conveniently located near various amenities such as cafes, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals.

Experience the difference at McCrite Plaza Topeka, where our dedicated staff is ready to provide exceptional care and support in a warm and inviting environment.

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in a convenient area of Topeka, Kansas, this neighborhood offers easy access to essential services such as pharmacies, restaurants, physicians, places of worship, hospitals, theaters, cafes, and transportation options. With multiple pharmacy options within close proximity, seniors can easily access their medications and healthcare needs. The neighborhood also offers a variety of dining options ranging from casual fast food to sit-down restaurants. Additionally, there are several physicians and hospitals nearby for medical care and emergencies. Places of worship provide spiritual support and community engagement opportunities. With theaters and cafes for leisure activities and transportation options for easy travel, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded living environment for seniors looking for convenience and accessibility in their everyday lives.

Pharmacies

  • Ks Lot Walmart 2131 (0.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

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

Physicians

  • Dr Michael Atteberry (0.4 miles)
  • Dr Michael P. Malone O.D (0.4 miles)
  • Barbara Bowman PhD (0.5 miles)
  • Washburn University - Petro Allied Health Center (2.3 miles)
  • The EyeDoctors Optometrists (2.5 miles)
  • Dr. Kevin Lenahan & Associates - The Spectacle (2.5 miles)
  • Topeka Surgery Center (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
  • Topeka Baptist Church (2 miles)
  • Grace Episcopal Cathedral (3.5 miles)
  • Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Veterans Health Administration (2.1 miles)
  • Colmery-o'Neil Va Medical Center (2.1 miles)
  • Topeka VA ICU (2.1 miles)
  • Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2.2 miles)
  • Brendan Lund, MD (3.5 miles)
  • Stormont-Vail Surgical Center (3.5 miles)
  • Coon Stephen D MD, Stormont-Vail (3.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Topeka Wheatfield 9 (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Banjo's Cafe (2.8 miles)
  • Classic Bean (3.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Quincy Street Station (3.4 miles)
  • Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (3.7 miles)

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