Brewster Health Center

Nursing Home · Topeka, KS

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Church related

CMS certification number175044

Contact & location

1001 SW 29Th ST
Topeka, KS 66611
Shawnee County
Phone
(785) 267-1666
ZIP code
66611 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
97
Residents per day
76.0 (78% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Legal name
Congregational Home
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.70 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.57 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.05 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
4.09 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
5.08 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
53.1 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
70.0 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 11, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
8
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 29 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-06-11 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-09
2025-06-11 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-09
2025-06-11 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-09
2025-06-11 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-09
2025-06-11 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-09
2025-06-11 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-09
2025-06-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-09
2025-06-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-09
2023-10-09 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-30
2023-10-09 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-30
2023-10-09 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-30
2023-10-09 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-30
2023-10-09 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-30
2023-10-09 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-30
2023-10-09 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-30
2022-04-21 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-27
2022-04-21 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-27
2022-04-21 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-27
2022-04-21 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-27

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Cuevas, Traci (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Tanner, Cindy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Blubaugh, Mary (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Feldkamp, Darin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cuevas, Traci (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Jackson, Karen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Tanner, Cindy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Brewster Health Center?

Brewster Health Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Kansas.

How many beds does Brewster Health Center have?

It has 97 certified beds and cares for about 76 residents per day.

Has Brewster Health Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Brewster Health Center?

(785) 267-1666. The facility is located at 1001 SW 29Th ST, Topeka, KS 66611.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.