Heritage Grove Estates
1610 Sw 37th Street · Topeka, KS · 66611 · 7852672960
80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,113 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2024
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G February 2, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2023
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 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
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 March 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
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 6, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
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 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2021
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected September 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 24, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2021
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 24, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2021
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 September 24, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 24, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 29, 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175171 · certified since June 1, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.