BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH
1301 NE JEFFERSON STREET, Topeka, KS 66608
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How BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH Compares
BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH is a 34-bed for-profit nursing facility in Topeka, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (100.0%) is above the Kansas average of 18.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 34 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
Among the 14 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Topeka, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 100.0% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (454% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.5% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH with other nursing homes in Topeka.
How is BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 100.0% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 4.5% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 34 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH's rating advantage in Topeka?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 14 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Topeka
Topeka sits in Shawnee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 31,992 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $58,652
- Median home value
- $135,100
Demographics for Shawnee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Topeka.
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