nursing home in Topeka, KS
Brewster Health Center
1001 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611 · (785) 267-1666
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Brewster Health Center at a glance
Brewster Health Center is a 97-bed non-profit nursing home in Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kansas average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 5.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.1 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 11, 2025) found 8 health citations. The Kansas average is 9.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 53.1% per year (state average 48.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 97
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Shawnee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 175044
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.70 hrs | 4.07 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.57 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.09 hrs | 2.70 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.08 hrs | 3.60 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.1% | 48.1% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 70% | 42% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 8 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 42 | 83.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $20,430 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 97 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 76 | 51 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 78.4% | 82.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5.3% | 4.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.3% | 4.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.1% | 18.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 27.3% | 17.9% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 23.4% | 16.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 6.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 19.4% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 37.3% | 22.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.9% | 95.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.5% | 92.1% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 63% | 73.8% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 73.9% | 76.1% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 29 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 Fire safety | Provide emergency officials' contact information. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 18, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 18, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 9, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2025 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Establish emergency prep training and testing. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0009 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0023 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0025 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0032 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0035 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Electrical Deficiencies · Tag K0901 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Complaint | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Complaint | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Complaint | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Complaint | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| October 9, 2023 Complaint | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| April 21, 2022 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 13, 2022 |
| April 21, 2022 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 13, 2022 |
| April 21, 2022 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 13, 2022 |
| April 21, 2022 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 13, 2022 |
| April 21, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 13, 2022 |
| April 21, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 27, 2022 |
| April 21, 2022 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 27, 2022 |
| April 21, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 27, 2022 |
| April 21, 2022 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 27, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUEVAS, TRACI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| TANNER, CINDY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2023 |
| BLUBAUGH, MARY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/13/2023 |
| FELDKAMP, DARIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2024 |
| CUEVAS, TRACI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| JACKSON, KAREN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/12/2020 |
| TANNER, CINDY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brewster Health Center's rating?
Brewster Health Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kansas nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Brewster Health Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Kansas average of 9.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Brewster Health Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Brewster Health Center?
It is non profit - church related. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Brewster Health Center and how do I contact it?
Brewster Health Center is at 1001 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611. Phone: (785) 267-1666.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.