ElderGrade
D

43.5/100

Below average

Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab

1570 Sw Westport Drive, Topeka, KS 66604

CMS 1/5 stars #11 of 15 in Shawnee County (785) 271-6700
Certified beds
151
Occupancy
85%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $93,073 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 10 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

16/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 51 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

11.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.41 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.43 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 22% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 59% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $93,073 in federal fines across 10 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.70 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.43 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.87 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 58.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 63 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 19, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Mar 19, 2025 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 19, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 19, 2025 F0655 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 19, 2025 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 19, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 19, 2025 F0809 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or out...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 19, 2025 F0867 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2025 F0582 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE, which operates 27 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MIDWEST SNF HOLDINGS LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MRCMM II LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BHNV 2 LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KAMNA HOLDINGS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KANSAS SNF HOLDINGS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MAD FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NATR TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NZM HOLDINGS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RARMNA HOLDINGS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RATR TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RNR HOLDINGS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab

What is the ElderGrade for Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab? +

Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab holds an ElderGrade of D (43.5 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab? +

Residents receive an average of 3.70 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 63 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.