BRIGHTON PLACE WEST
331 SW OAKLEY STREET, Topeka, KS 66606
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BRIGHTON PLACE WEST Compares
BRIGHTON PLACE WEST is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Topeka, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) 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 50 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: 2.1% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (52% lower).
- 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 WEST
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRIGHTON PLACE WEST with other nursing homes in Topeka.
How is BRIGHTON PLACE WEST addressing its health inspections 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 WEST 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 WEST keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BRIGHTON PLACE WEST maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRIGHTON PLACE WEST?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BRIGHTON PLACE WEST lag behind other Topeka options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.7 stars across 14 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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