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Brewster Health Center

1001 Sw 29Th St, Topeka, KS 66611

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,346
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,474

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,409
  • Average State Price: $4,294
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Brewster Health Center Description

    Brewster Health Center is a community that offers assisted living, memory care and nursing care and is about 2.5 miles outside Topeka, Kansas. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and one-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 28 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.7
    Brewster Health Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 35 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 28 communities in Topeka
  • Ranking in State: 192 out of 482 communities in KS
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Very friendly, polite, and efficient service.
    • Good resident care with a passion for helping the elderly.
    • Considered one of the better nursing homes in Topeka.
    • Catered living services highly praised.
    • Food quality is appreciated by some, considered worth the price.

    Negative Feedback:

    • Experiences of poor customer service and lack of compassion.
    • Issues with prescription refills leading to emergency room visits.
    • Management criticized for lack of appreciation towards hardworking staff and fostering a negative work environment.
    • Complaints about food being cold upon delivery.
    • Some residents and visitors experienced rudeness and unprofessional behavior from staff.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • Facility is recommended for those who can afford it, indicating it may be pricey.
    • Upscale senior living with room for improvement in food quality.

    General Observations:

    • Some reviewers expressed a desire to live there if it were more affordable, indicating satisfaction with the facility's offerings despite financial constraints.
    • There is a sense of transition and hope for improvement in services and management practices.


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    Health

    24-hour licensed nursing on site

    Medication management and administration

    In-house primary care physician services available

    All skilled therapy services available in home or clinic setting

    In-home laboratory and X-ray services available with physician orders

    Medicare certified


    Services

    Scheduled assistance with Activities of Daily Living as needed

    Individualized care

    Support services

    Person-centered care

    Security

    Restorative services


    Activities

    Programs that focus on whole-person wellness

    Activities including off-campus trips

    Exercise classes

    Celebrations

    Music

    Intergenerational programs


    Community Amenities

    Fitness equipment

    Pool

    Dining venues

    Art studios

    Lounge area

    Laundry


    Room Amenities

    One-bedroom or studio apartment with private bath

    Spacious apartments

    Private bath

    Balcony


    Dining

    Dining venues

    Snacks



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 118
    Total current residents: 71
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $6625


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-05-03 2022-05-13 E Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2022-05-03 2022-05-13 F Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-05-03 2022-05-13 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-05-03 2022-05-13 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-05-03 2022-05-13 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-17 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2021-05-05 2021-05-17 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-17 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-17 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-17 E Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-17 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-17 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 E Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
    2018-12-07 2019-01-08 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-04-21 2022-05-27 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-04-21 2022-05-27 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2022-04-21 2022-05-27 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2022-04-21 2022-05-27 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-03-25 2021-04-14 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-03-25 2021-04-14 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2021-03-25 2021-04-14 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-03-25 2021-04-14 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-03-25 2021-04-14 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-03-25 2021-04-14 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-03-25 2021-04-14 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-10-12 2020-11-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-09 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-09 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-09 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-09 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-09 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-09 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-09 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-09 E Administration Deficiencies Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-09 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-03-25 $5,000
    2021-07-05 $650
    2021-09-06 $975

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Topeka which is 2.5 miles away and has a population of 127,265 (small city).
    • The average income is $53,330, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 57.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 120 days of rain, 22 days of snow and 222 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 37.1 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 7.55% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 5.27% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 10% Black or African-American, 12% Hispanic or Latino, and 72% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.79 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.5 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 5.73 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.68 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.51 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 138.0, Moderate Days 43.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Aldi
    0.4 miles away
    The Health Food Mart
    1.0 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.1 miles away
    Dillion's
    1.2 miles away
    Dillons
    2.1 miles away

    Transportation

    Topeka
    2.9 miles away

    Bus Stations

    V.A.
    2.0 miles away
    6th & Monroe
    2.7 miles away
    Jefferson & 6th
    2.8 miles away
    6th & Jefferson
    2.8 miles away
    Madison & 6th
    2.8 miles away

    Banks

    Silver Lake Bank
    2.2 miles away
    Intrust Bank
    2.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Kansas Neurological Institute
    1.3 miles away
    Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center
    1.6 miles away
    Stormont Vail Health
    2.6 miles away
    The Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital
    2.8 miles away
    St. Francis Health Center
    2.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    2.0 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    4.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    20.9 miles away
    Dillons Pharmacy
    21.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Healing Smiles
    2.7 miles away
    Orthodontics for Families
    3.0 miles away
    Holden L. Correll, DDS
    3.0 miles away
    John J. Stringer, DDS
    3.9 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    4.1 miles away

    Parks

    Rueger Park
    0.2 miles away
    Croix Park
    0.6 miles away
    Betty Phillips Park
    0.7 miles away
    Betty Phillips Park (fmr. Highland Crest Park)
    0.7 miles away
    Country Club Park
    0.7 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Walnut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church
    1.7 miles away
    First Presbyterian Church of Topeka, Kansas
    2.5 miles away
    First Presbyterian Church
    2.5 miles away
    Saint Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church
    3.8 miles away
    Family of God Church
    4.2 miles away

    Shopping

    Brookwood Shopping Center
    1.2 miles away
    West Ridge Mall
    4.2 miles away

    Culture

    Framewoods of Topeka
    1.4 miles away
    Art Print Express
    1.6 miles away
    White Concert Hall
    1.6 miles away
    Harrington Photography Topeka Kansas
    2.2 miles away
    Black Door Gallery
    2.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Denny's
    0.3 miles away
    Tuptim Thai Restaurant
    0.4 miles away

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