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Brookdale Topeka
5800 Sw Drury Lane, Topeka, KS 66604
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Brookdale Topeka Description
Brookdale Topeka is a community that offers memory care and is about 4.1 miles outside Topeka, Kansas and is part of the Brookdale Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 making it the 10th highest rated community in the city out of 28 communities. See more information on reviews.
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
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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers express satisfaction with the care and attention their loved ones receive at Brookdale, highlighting the caring and helpful staff.
- The facility is praised for its cleanliness, good food, and efficient laundry service.
- Staff members are commended for their patience, compassion, and ability to handle challenging situations, especially related to memory care.
- Some reviewers appreciate the family-like atmosphere, the range of activities available for residents, and the quality of communication regarding residents' needs and conditions.
Negative Reviews:
- A former employee criticizes the facility for not having a nurse available 24/7, placing too much responsibility on med aides, and for the company's handling of a worker's compensation claim.
- Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with the value for money, mentioning unexplained injuries, unorganized laundry service, and a lack of communication among staff.
- High staff turnover and understaffing are mentioned as issues that negatively impact the quality of care and family confidence in the facility.
Mixed Reviews:
- While many reviews are positive, praising the staff and the care provided, there are significant concerns raised about staffing, communication, and management practices.
- Prospective residents and their families are advised to consider both the positive aspects and the areas of concern raised in these reviews.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Topeka which is 4.1 miles away and has a population of 127,265 (small city).
- The average income is $50,952, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 81
- Low Temperature: 31
- Average Temperature: 57.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 128 days of rain, 20 days of snow and 216 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- 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.
- 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
Cracker Barrel
0.3 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.6 miles awaySam's Club
0.6 miles awayALDI
0.7 miles awayNatural Grocers
0.8 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
HUNTOON & ARROWHEAD
0.3 miles awayWANAMAKER & I-470
0.5 miles awayHUNTOON & WANAMAKER
0.5 miles away17TH & WANAMAKER
0.5 miles awayWANAMAKER & 17TH
0.6 miles awayBanks
U.S. Bank
0.7 miles awayFidelity State Bank
0.9 miles awayCoreFirst Bank
1.6 miles awaySilver Lake Bank
1.6 miles awayHospitals
Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center
1.7 miles awayStormont Vail Behavioral Health Center
1.9 miles awayKansas Neurological Institute
2.0 miles awayStormont Vail Health
3.1 miles awaySt. Francis Health Center
3.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walmart Pharmacy
0.6 miles awayWalgreens
0.9 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
0.6 miles awayJohn J. Stringer, DDS
1.4 miles awayHolden L. Correll, DDS
1.6 miles awayOrthodontics for Families
2.5 miles awayHealing Smiles
4.0 miles awayParks
Hillsdale Park
0.4 miles awaySims Park
0.9 miles awayWard Parkway Park
1.1 miles awayCedar Crest
1.2 miles awayGage Park
1.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Walnut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church
3.8 miles awayFirst Presbyterian Church of Topeka, Kansas
3.9 miles awayFirst Presbyterian Church
4.0 miles awaySaint Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church
4.8 miles awayFamily of God Church
4.9 miles awayShopping
West Ridge Mall
0.7 miles awayBrookwood Shopping Center
2.7 miles awayCulture
Topeka West Theatre
0.7 miles awayTopeka Art Guild Gallery
1.0 miles awayPaint Therapy Uncorked
1.8 miles awayCollective Art Gallery
2.0 miles awayBeauchamp Gallery Frame's Shop
2.0 miles awayRestaurants
Cracker Barrel
0.3 miles awayTexas Roadhouse
0.4 miles awayLing's Bistro
0.4 miles awayCoyote Canyon
0.4 miles awayApplebee's
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