Heritage Grove Estates
Topeka, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175171) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,113
Phone: (785) 267-2960 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Grove Estates has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Heritage Grove Estates reports 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Heritage Grove Estates has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,113.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Heritage Grove Estates is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, first approved for certification on June 1, 1988. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified for 80 beds, with an average daily census of 59.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Heritage Grove Estates holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspections 4 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,113.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and CMS data does not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current inspection reports and details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Grove Estates has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 53.5% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,113.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heritage Grove Estates is certified for 80 beds with an average daily census of 59.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Heritage Grove Estates scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (785) 267-2960 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (785) 267-2960 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date inspection and rating data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175171?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.