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Heritage Grove Estates
1610 Sw 37th Street, 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.
Heritage Grove Estates, in Topeka, Kansas, is certified for 80 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 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 8, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 53.5%.
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 | 18 | 33 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.5 | 41.7 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.5% | 53.5% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,113 | $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: 7 Aug 2024, 2 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×9 E ×6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | E | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | E | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | 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 | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 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 | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | 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 | 24 Sep 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.5%, RNs 40.0%; 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 | 6.7% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.7% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.8% | 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: Mccrite Retirement Association.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccrite Real Estate Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/29/2000 |
| Mccrite Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/29/2022 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Heritage Grove Estates been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Heritage Grove Estates been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Heritage Grove Estates compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Heritage Grove Estates?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mccrite Real Estate Inc and Mccrite Holding Company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heritage Grove Estates last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Aug 2024.
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.