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Brewster Health Center
1001 Sw 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 97 beds, Brewster Health Center serves Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 7, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 19.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), above the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 53.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Shawnee Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 33 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.6 | 41.7 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.1% | 53.5% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $10,933 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 in the county, 296 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Jun 2025, 9 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: D ×15 F ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | F0758 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Apr 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 21 Apr 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 21 Apr 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
| 21 Apr 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.1%, RNs 70.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 27.3% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.4% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.1% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Congregational Home.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Shawnee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center | Topeka | 90 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8.9 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| The Healthcare Resort of Topeka | Topeka | 70 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 25.7 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Brighton Place North | Topeka | 34 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 55.9 | $9K | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Countryside Health Center | Topeka | 97 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 16.5 | — | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Heritage Grove Estates | Topeka | 80 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 22.5 | $9K | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Brighton Place West | Topeka | 50 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 40.0 | $11K | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Rolling Hills Health Center | Topeka | 70 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 42 | 60.0 | $14K | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Legacy On 10th Avenue | Topeka | 60 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 52 | 86.7 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Shawnee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brewster Health Center been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Brewster Health Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brewster Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.7 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brewster Health Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brewster Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.