Countryside Health Center

Nursing Home · Topeka, KS

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number17E528

Contact & location

440 SE Woodland Avenue
Topeka, KS 66607
Shawnee County
Phone
(785) 234-6147
ZIP code
66607 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
97
Residents per day
90.8 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
December 6, 1982
Participates in
Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
1.86 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.34 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.33 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.19 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
1.60 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
38.6 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
37.5 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 30, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 33 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-30 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-04-30 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-04-30 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-04-30 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-04-30 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-04-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-04-30 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-04-30 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-04-30 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2023-08-15 Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-13
2023-08-15 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-13
2023-08-15 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-13
2023-08-15 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 2023-09-13
2023-08-15 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-13
2023-08-15 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-13
2022-01-10 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 2022-02-08

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
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Countryside Health Center?

Countryside Health Center has a 4-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 Countryside Health Center have?

It has 97 certified beds and cares for about 91 residents per day.

Has Countryside Health Center been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Countryside Health Center?

(785) 234-6147. The facility is located at 440 SE Woodland Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607.

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