Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation
Topeka, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175463) · 54 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $227,440 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (785) 273-0886 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
Tanglewood reports total nurse staffing of 2.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.2 percent.
Tanglewood has 2 federal fines on record totaling $227,440.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, indicating a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 2003. The facility is certified for 54 beds and reports an average daily census of 46.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tanglewood holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspections rated 1 star, staffing rated 1 star, and quality measures rated 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 2.78 hours per resident per day, with 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.2%.
CMS records 2 federal fines totaling $227,440.00 against this facility, along with 1 payment denial. CMS has designated Tanglewood as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning the facility has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased inspection scrutiny compared to other homes.
Tanglewood is part of the Hmg Healthcare chain, which operates 31 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure details on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage available at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tanglewood has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Tanglewood is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.78 hours per resident per day, with 0.39 RN hours per resident per day; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 71.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $227,440.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged in the data, but CMS has designated Tanglewood as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and faces increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Tanglewood is certified for 54 beds and reports an average daily census of 46.9 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 Hmg Healthcare chain, which operates 31 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Tanglewood was first approved for certification on April 12, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Tanglewood scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7852730886 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7852730886 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175463?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.