Brighton Place West
Topeka, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175547) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,933
Phone: (785) 232-1212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brighton Place West has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of about 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Brighton Place West reports 2.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.5%.
CMS records show Brighton Place West has 1 federal fine totaling $10,933.00 and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program status listed for this facility on CMS Care Compare.
About this facility
Brighton Place West is a 50-certified-bed nursing home in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, with an average of 49.1 residents. It is operated as a For profit - Corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on 2014-10-03.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brighton Place West holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels average 2.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,933.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Brighton Place West is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. CMS does not list an ownership change for this facility in the past 12 months, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation on record for this facility.
Families should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects a specific data snapshot from CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brighton Place West has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Brighton Place West accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 59.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,933.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 50 certified beds and an average of 49.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a For profit - Corporation and is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which includes 27 facilities averaging 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 2014-10-03.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Brighton Place West scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 stars 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) 232-1212 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour information; contact the facility at (785) 232-1212 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 details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175547?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.