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The Gardens At Aldersgate
3220 Sw Albright Drive, Topeka, KS 66614
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.
The Gardens At Aldersgate is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Topeka, Kansas, certified for 175 beds and caring for about 161 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 58 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 27, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $57K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 64.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Shawnee Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 58 | 33 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.1 | 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 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.2% | 53.5% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $56,617 | $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 Jan 2026, 22 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×40 E ×8 F ×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 Jun 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2026 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2026 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | 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 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | 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 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 30 Dec 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | 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 | 19 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Aug 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 | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Aug 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 | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2024 | Fine | $23,520 | |
| 9 May 2024 | Fine | $17,965 | |
| 22 Feb 2024 | Fine | $15,132 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.2%, RNs 56.5%; 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 | 15.6% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.8% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.3% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: The Gardens At Aldersgate Llc. Chain: Recover-Care Healthcare (27 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest SNF Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Bhnv 2 LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Kamna Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Kansas SNF Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Nzm Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Rarmna Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Recover-Care Healthcare LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Rnr Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Mrc SNF Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Kansas SNF Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Mrc SNF Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/07/2025 |
| Rarmna Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Rnr Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
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 |
| 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 |
All 15 facilities in Shawnee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Gardens At Aldersgate been cited for?
58 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has The Gardens At Aldersgate been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $57K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Gardens At Aldersgate 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 The Gardens At Aldersgate?
It is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Midwest SNF Holdings LLC, Bhnv 2 LLC and Kamna Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Gardens At Aldersgate last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Jan 2026.
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.