Brighton Place North
1301 Ne Jefferson Street · Topeka, KS · 66608 · 7852335127
34 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.99 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 74% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $9,408 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E October 15, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 15, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 15, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 22, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 22, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 26, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 26, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 26, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $2,634 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $2,258 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $4,516 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E256 · certified since December 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.