Brighton Place North
Topeka, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E256) · 34 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $9,408
Phone: (785) 233-5127 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brighton Place North has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of about 3.1 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Brighton Place North reports total nurse staffing of about 2.04 hours per resident per day, including about 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.8%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Brighton Place North has 3 federal fines on record totaling $9,408.00, with no payment denials. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Brighton Place North is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 34 beds and typically serves an average of 32.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brighton Place North holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. This overall rating is composed of four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 2.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $9,408.00 for this facility, with no payment denials on record. CMS's data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Brighton Place North in the fields provided.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including recent inspection reports and any updates, directly on the Medicare Care Compare website 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?
Brighton Place North has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
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 about 2.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with staff turnover of 43.8% and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $9,408.00 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 Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brighton Place North is certified for 34 beds and has an average daily population of 32.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
CMS records show it was first approved for certification on December 1, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite rating (4 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 785-233-5127 or check Medicare Care Compare for service details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't covered in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 785-233-5127 to arrange a visit and ask about specific concerns.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection reports and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E256?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.