PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB
1570 SW WESTPORT DRIVE, Topeka, KS 66604
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB Compares
PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB is a 151-bed for-profit nursing facility in Topeka, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (31.0%) is above the Kansas average of 22.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 151 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% 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: 18.8% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.0% — worse than the Kansas average of 22.6% (37% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB with other nursing homes in Topeka.
How is PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 31.0% here versus 22.6% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB lag behind other Topeka options?
Its 1-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.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PLAZA WEST HEALTHCARE AND REHAB?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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