The Gardens At Aldersgate
Topeka, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175340) · 175 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $56,617
Phone: (785) 478-9440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Gardens At Aldersgate 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 2 stars.
The Gardens At Aldersgate reports total nurse staffing of 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 64.2%.
The Gardens At Aldersgate has 3 federal fines on record totaling $56,617.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
The Gardens At Aldersgate is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County), certified since February 1995. The facility has 175 certified beds and an average daily census of 161.4 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which includes 27 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Gardens At Aldersgate holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.01 per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 64.2%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $56,617.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse. Families are advised to review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
There has been no change of ownership at this facility within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Gardens At Aldersgate has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.01 hours per resident per day, with 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 64.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $56,617.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is recorded in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 175 certified beds with an average of 161.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain of 27 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (785) 478-9440 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (785) 478-9440 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175340?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.