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Brighton Place North
1301 Ne Jefferson Street, Topeka, KS 66608
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.
Brighton Place North, in Topeka, Kansas, is certified for 34 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 7, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 55.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.0 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), below the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 43.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Shawnee Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 33 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 55.9 | 41.7 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.0 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.8% | 53.5% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,408 | $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: 15 Oct 2025, 22 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×4 F ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Oct 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2022 |
| 20 Oct 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 | 26 Nov 2022 |
| 20 Oct 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 | 26 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $2,634 | |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Fine | $2,258 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,516 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.8%, RNs —; 0 administrators 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 | 3.4% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.2% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 100.0% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Health Center | Topeka | 97 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 19.6 | — | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 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 |
| 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 Brighton Place North 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 Brighton Place North been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brighton Place North compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.0 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brighton Place North?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brighton Place North last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Oct 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.