COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER
440 SE WOODLAND AVENUE, Topeka, KS 66607
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER Compares
COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER is a 97-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 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (84.4%) is above the Kansas average of 18.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 97 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 14 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Topeka, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 84.4% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (366% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (56% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Topeka.
How is COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER 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 COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 84.4% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 97 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER's rating advantage in Topeka?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 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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