Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab
Topeka, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175255) · 151 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 10 totaling $93,073
Phone: (785) 271-6700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab reports total nurse staffing of about 3.7 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.7%.
Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab has 10 federal fines on record totaling $93,073.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility, but families should confirm the current status on Care Compare.
About this facility
Plaza West Healthcare And Rehab is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1993. The facility is licensed for 151 beds and reports an average daily census of 128.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Plaza West holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measures rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.69984 hours per resident per day, including 0.43414 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.7%.
CMS records show 10 federal fines totaling $93,073.00 against this facility. No payment denials are on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for this facility in the supplied data.
Plaza West is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Prospective families should review the full, current inspection and staffing record directly on Care Compare 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?
Plaza West has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
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 about 3.69984 hours per resident per day, including 0.43414 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing turnover is 58.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 10 fines totaling $93,073.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status, but this should be verified on Care Compare for the most current designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Plaza West is certified for 151 beds and has an average daily census of 128.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 28, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate star ratings for health inspections (1 star here), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and an overall rating combining these (1 star).
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) 271-6700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (785) 271-6700 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175255?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.