About Brewster Health Center
Nursing home overview and details
Brewster Health Center is an nursing home in Topeka, KS, serving Shawnee County and the surrounding community. The facility has 97 certified beds with an average daily census of 75.7 residents.
Brewster Health Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
Brewster Health Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Topeka, KS, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Brewster Health Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Brewster Health Center provides 5.63 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.52 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 53.2%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 66.7%. Weekend staffing averages 4.89 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Brewster Health Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Brewster Health Center
17 affiliated physicians
Dr. Ashley Hisel, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Kevin Sundbye, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Stephanie Kehoe, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Katherine Willingham, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael Lexow, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Michael Cox, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Matthew Hutchins, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Daryn Schmidt, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jamal Akhtar
Internal Medicine
Dr. Bryon Bigham, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Raazia Aftab
Internal Medicine
Dr. Ladonna Andritsch
Nurse Practitioner
+ 5 more physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Brewster Health Center
What is the CMS rating for Brewster Health Center?
Brewster Health Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Brewster Health Center have?
Brewster Health Center has 97 certified beds with an average daily census of 75.7 residents.
What type of facility is Brewster Health Center?
Brewster Health Center is a non profit - church related nursing home serving Shawnee County in Topeka, KS.
How many doctors practice at Brewster Health Center?
17 physicians are affiliated with Brewster Health Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Brewster Health Center have any safety concerns?
Brewster Health Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·