Countryside Health Center
Topeka, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E528) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 234-6147 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Countryside Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Countryside Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 1.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.6%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Countryside Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Countryside Health Center is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, operating under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 97 beds and serves an average of 90.8 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since December 6, 1982.
According to CMS Care Compare, Countryside Health Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Breaking down the four CMS rating categories: the health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 1.86 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time of 0.34 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record.
CMS data for this facility does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation. There is no chain affiliation or ownership change within the last 12 months indicated in the provided data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Countryside Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 1.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a 38.6% turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Countryside Health Center is certified for 97 beds with an average of 90.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 6, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7852346147 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7852346147 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E528?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.