The Gardens at Aldersgate

Nursing Home · Topeka, KS

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number175340
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

3220 SW Albright Drive
Topeka, KS 66614
Shawnee County
Phone
(785) 478-9440
ZIP code
66614 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
175
Residents per day
161.4 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC
Chain
Recover-Care Healthcare (27 facilities, avg 2.4★)
Medicare certified since
February 1, 1995
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.01 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.68 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.80 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.53 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.71 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
64.2 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
56.5 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 7, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
20.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
49 health · 31 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-29 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-07-20
2026-06-29 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-07-20
2026-06-29 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-07-20
2026-04-01 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-01-07 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 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 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 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 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2026-01-07 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-20
2025-07-16 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-09
2024-12-30 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-10
2024-10-02 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
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-10-23
2024-05-09 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
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-06-01
2024-03-07 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
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 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 · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 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 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 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 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 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 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 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 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-02-22 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 2024-03-19

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Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $56,617 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-10-02Fine$23,520
2024-05-09Fine$17,965
2024-02-22Fine$15,132

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Cuevas, Traci (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kansas SNF Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mad Family Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
MRC SNF Management LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Natr Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rarmna Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratr Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rhunke, Matthew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
RNR Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wetr Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Midwest SNF Holdings LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Mrcmm II LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Bhnv 2 LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Goldstein, Avrohom (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Halberstam, Miriam (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Halberstam, Moshe (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Kamna Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Kansas SNF Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Mad Family Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Margulies, Zisha (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Natr Trust (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
NZM Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Rarmna Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratr Trust (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Recover-Care Healthcare LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
RNR Holdings LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Wetr Trust (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Cuevas, Traci (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Margulies, Zisha (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
MRC SNF Management LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rhunke, Matthew (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Gardens at Aldersgate?

The Gardens at Aldersgate has a 1-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 The Gardens at Aldersgate have?

It has 175 certified beds and cares for about 161 residents per day.

Has The Gardens at Aldersgate been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $56,617 in the last three years.

Who owns The Gardens at Aldersgate?

It is part of Recover-Care Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of The Gardens at Aldersgate?

(785) 478-9440. The facility is located at 3220 SW Albright Drive, Topeka, KS 66614.

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