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Brookdale Topeka

5800 Sw Drury Lane, Topeka, KS 66604

Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(785) 271-5100

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,694

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,663
  • Average State Price: $6,489
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • 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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    Community Reviews

    8.5
    Brookdale Topeka
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 65 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 9 out of 28 communities in Topeka
  • Ranking in State: 223 out of 482 communities in KS
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.0
    Brookdale Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1999 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Kansas

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    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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    Health

    Emergency Alert System

    Dementia Care

    Specialized Care

    Specialized Memory Care

    Skilled Nursing


    Services

    Concierge Service

    Personal Solutions


    Activities

    Gardening/Greenhouse

    Walking Paths

    Daily Activities

    A Variety of Activities

    Activities Program


    Community Amenities

    Beauty/Barber Shop

    Courtyard and Garden

    Porch

    Landscaped Grounds

    Fireside Living Room

    Meeting Rooms


    Room Amenities

    Wi Fi Access Throughout

    Flat Screen TV

    Private Bathroom

    Telephone


    Dining

    Private Dining Room

    Snack Shop

    Community Kitchen

    Dementia-friendly Dining


    Transportation

    Parking - Surface


    Pet

    Pet Friendly



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • 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

    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

    Cracker Barrel
    0.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.6 miles away
    Sam's Club
    0.6 miles away
    ALDI
    0.7 miles away
    Natural Grocers
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    HUNTOON & ARROWHEAD
    0.3 miles away
    WANAMAKER & I-470
    0.5 miles away
    HUNTOON & WANAMAKER
    0.5 miles away
    17TH & WANAMAKER
    0.5 miles away
    WANAMAKER & 17TH
    0.6 miles away

    Banks

    U.S. Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Fidelity State Bank
    0.9 miles away
    CoreFirst Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Silver Lake Bank
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center
    1.7 miles away
    Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Center
    1.9 miles away
    Kansas Neurological Institute
    2.0 miles away
    Stormont Vail Health
    3.1 miles away
    St. Francis Health Center
    3.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walmart Pharmacy
    0.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    0.6 miles away
    John J. Stringer, DDS
    1.4 miles away
    Holden L. Correll, DDS
    1.6 miles away
    Orthodontics for Families
    2.5 miles away
    Healing Smiles
    4.0 miles away

    Parks

    Hillsdale Park
    0.4 miles away
    Sims Park
    0.9 miles away
    Ward Parkway Park
    1.1 miles away
    Cedar Crest
    1.2 miles away
    Gage Park
    1.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Walnut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church
    3.8 miles away
    First Presbyterian Church of Topeka, Kansas
    3.9 miles away
    First Presbyterian Church
    4.0 miles away
    Saint Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church
    4.8 miles away
    Family of God Church
    4.9 miles away

    Shopping

    West Ridge Mall
    0.7 miles away
    Brookwood Shopping Center
    2.7 miles away

    Culture

    Topeka West Theatre
    0.7 miles away
    Topeka Art Guild Gallery
    1.0 miles away
    Paint Therapy Uncorked
    1.8 miles away
    Collective Art Gallery
    2.0 miles away
    Beauchamp Gallery Frame's Shop
    2.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Cracker Barrel
    0.3 miles away
    Texas Roadhouse
    0.4 miles away
    Ling's Bistro
    0.4 miles away
    Coyote Canyon
    0.4 miles away
    Applebee's
    0.4 miles away

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