Brewster Health Center
Topeka, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175044) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 267-1666 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brewster Health Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Brewster Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.1%.
Brewster Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported to CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Brewster Health Center is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since 1967 and maintains 97 certified beds, with an average of 76 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brewster Health Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Kansas state average of 3.11. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 5.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials. There is no indication of an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation in the available data for this facility.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the available data. There is no record in this data of an ownership change occurring in the last 12 months.
This profile is based on data drawn from CMS Care Compare and reflects the vintage of that dataset as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brewster Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Brewster Health Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 5.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing turnover of 53.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brewster Health Center has 97 certified beds and an average of 76 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Brewster Health Center scores 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (785) 267-1666 and verify current offerings 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) 267-1666 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Brewster Health Center's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175044?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.