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United Methodist Homes Inc in Topeka, KS

United Methodist Homes Inc is a senior community in Topeka, KS.

Information last verified:

7220 SW Asbury Dr, Topeka, KS 66614

To contact a resident: (785) 478-9440

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 116 reviews
5 stars
74
4 stars
17
3 stars
7
2 stars
3
1 stars
15

Overall Review of United Methodist Homes Inc

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Cleanliness is mixed

Residents and visitors describe the facility as clean, but some report serious cleanliness problems.

Several reviewers say the community is very clean and well maintained, including praise for how it looks and how it smells when you walk in. Others describe a much harsher experience, including reports of a filthy apartment and complaints about an unpleasant odor. A few comments also frame cleanliness issues as part of broader concerns about care during more stressful periods.

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Care support feels attentive

Many reviewers describe staff as attentive, helpful, and caring.

Across many reviews, residents and families say staff are responsive—checking frequently, helping with daily needs, and working with patients during rehab and recovery. Multiple people also describe staff as friendly and kind, including examples of families feeling supported during serious situations. A smaller set of reviews goes the other way, describing unresponsiveness and weak communication, which contributes to an uneven overall impression of day-to-day support.

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Multiple care levels and rehab

Residents and families mention smooth access across independent living, assisted living, rehab, and memory care.

Reviewers describe the community as offering a range of care options, including assisted living, skilled nursing/TCU rehab, and memory care. Some families talk about rehab progress—such as working with physical therapy and seeing improvement after hospitalization—while others mention staff helping keep residents safe in memory care. There are also concerns in the reviews about how staffed and managed care can be during short-staffed periods, which some families connect to negative outcomes.

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Food earns praise and complaints

Dining receives both positive feedback and criticism.

Some residents and visitors say the food smells and looks good, and one reviewer describes a homecooked meal they had during a visit. Others mention the dining area positively as part of the overall environment. At the same time, a few reviews criticize food quality, saying it was not good or did not meet expectations.

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Communication and staffing are concerns

Several reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and getting timely help.

Some reviewers say they struggled to reach staff when they needed assistance, including examples of long waits for call lights and difficulty contacting a loved one by phone. Others describe short staffing and associate it with problems during urgent situations, including delayed contact with medical care and medication concerns. While many reviews are positive about responsiveness, these complaints are recurring enough to affect how confident some families feel about daily coverage.

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Activities and exercise stand out

Reviewers frequently mention activities that help residents stay engaged.

Several reviews describe frequent activities and structured exercise, including classes led for older adults and a steady calendar that keeps people involved. Families also mention outings and opportunities that allow residents to get out of their rooms and participate. Reviewers sometimes connect these programs with improvements in mood and activity levels.

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Features

Transportation

  • Forbes (8 miles away) Forbes (8 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Cotton Oneil Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • Optimum Health Family Practice (0.6 miles)
  • St Francis Endocrinology (0.6 miles)
  • Tallgrass Orthopedic & Sports Medicine (0.6 miles)
  • St Francis Family Medicine (0.6 miles)
  • Cotton O'neil Expresscare (0.6 miles)
  • Oasis Family Medicine Associates (0.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cotton O'Neil Urish (0.6 miles)
  • Topeka ER and Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Washburn Surgery Center (3.3 miles)
  • Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Center (3.8 miles)
  • Topeka VA ICU (3.8 miles)
  • Veterans Health Administration (3.8 miles)
  • Colmery-o'Neil Va Medical Center (3.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Jayhawk Custom Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Jayhawk Pharmacy and Patient Supply (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CBD Nation Topeka (2.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tailgaters Sports Pub & Grub (1.4 miles)
  • Subway (1.4 miles)
  • Blue Moose (1.5 miles)
  • Sheridan's Frozen Custard (1.6 miles)
  • Chuck E. Cheese's (1.8 miles)
  • Noodles & Company (1.9 miles)
  • Hardee's (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene (1.5 miles)
  • First Lutheran Church Elca (3.5 miles)
  • Topeka Baptist Church (3.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Topeka Wheatfield 9 (2.5 miles)
  • Regal Hollywood & ScreenX - Topeka (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.5 miles)
  • Classic Bean (2.6 miles)

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