Topeka Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare is a nursing home community in Topeka, KS.
Information last verified:
2515 South West Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS 66614
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.8 from 100 reviews
5 stars
52
4 stars
16
3 stars
12
2 stars
3
1 stars
17
Overall Review of Topeka Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
common18 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness and respect
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who respond quickly and treat people with dignity.
Many reviews praise nursing and care teams for being responsive when families ask questions and when call lights are used. Multiple residents describe being treated with respect, kindness, and dignity, including help with daily needs and support during rehab. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing disrespectful behavior and neglect, so expectations may vary by unit and time.
common11 reviews mention this
Rehab progress with therapy teams
Rehab therapy is a consistent reason families say they saw meaningful progress.
Several reviews describe PT/OT involvement as part of getting stronger after a fall, stroke, or hospital discharge, with families saying the therapy plan helped them reach discharge goals. Reviews also mention speech therapy support and therapists providing exercises to continue at home. While the majority of rehab-focused comments are positive, there are also complaints that care was not provided as expected, including reports of inadequate pain management.
common8 reviews mention this
Activities and day-to-day engagement
Residents describe a steady schedule of activities, outings, and events.
Residents and families frequently mention community-sponsored activities and scheduled daily programming, from outings and movie night to seasonal events. Some reviews highlight the activities department for planning things that keep residents engaged, including visits that families can see through photos. The community also offers fitness programs and resident-run activities, aligning with the way residents talk about having things to do while in residence.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Dining is hit-or-miss
Food quality and dining experience vary widely in resident feedback.
Some reviews say the food was good, tasty, and hot, and a few describe enjoying variety like a salad bar. Others criticize meals as not fit for consumption, report long gaps between meals, or complain about pain-medication timing tied to discharge. The community offers restaurant-style dining and dining-room meals, but reviews suggest the actual day-to-day experience depends on menu and service practices.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Care delivery concerns and staffing
A recurring set of reviews raises concerns about care consistency and staffing.
In the negative reviews, families describe issues like being short-staffed, beds and hygiene problems, and delayed attention to medical needs. Other complaints include reports of neglect-related outcomes and dissatisfaction with how situations were handled. Even among mixed reviews, several critical comments also mention bed bugs and cleanliness problems, suggesting some operational gaps alongside the positive experiences.
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Features
Housing
120 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Forbes (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Capital City Oral Surgery (0.1 miles)
Goering Family Optometry (0.3 miles)
The EyeDoctors Optometrists (0.3 miles)
Beltone Hearing Care Center (0.5 miles)
Tallgrass Oral Surgery (0.5 miles)
Jeri Dianne Stonestreet, LSCW (0.5 miles)
Stephen D Zeller (0.7 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
CBD Nation Topeka (0.6 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Jayhawk Pharmacy and Patient Supply (0.9 miles)
Jayhawk Custom Pharmacy (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Restaurants
Subway (0.4 miles)
Chuck E. Cheese's (0.4 miles)
Sheridan's Frozen Custard (0.5 miles)
Noodles & Company (0.5 miles)
Blue Moose (0.6 miles)
Hardee's (0.6 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.6 miles)
Hospitals
Cotton O'Neil Urish (1 miles)
Topeka ER and Hospital (1.1 miles)
Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Center (2.2 miles)
Topeka VA ICU (2.3 miles)
Veterans Health Administration (2.3 miles)
Colmery-o'Neil Va Medical Center (2.3 miles)
Washburn Surgery Center (2.5 miles)
Cafes
Classic Bean (1 miles)
Panera Bread (1.4 miles)
Theaters
Topeka Wheatfield 9 (1.1 miles)
Regal Hollywood & ScreenX - Topeka (2.7 miles)
Places of Worship
Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene (1.2 miles)
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Medicare provides limited coverage for skilled nursing home care, covering full benefits for the first 20 days and partial benefits up to 100 days under certain conditions, after which families must explore alternative funding options like Medicaid or long-term care insurance to manage potentially high costs. Proactive planning is essential to navigate the complexities of financing ongoing care once Medicare coverage ends.
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Forbes (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Friendly staff delivering quality care in a clean, well-maintained facility with engaging rehab programs.
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