The Healthcare Resort of Topeka is a senior living facility located in Topeka, Kansas. It specializes in providing a combination of healthcare services and resort-style amenities to support residents with various health needs. The facility offers services primarily in assisted living and includes additional nursing home care options. Designed to accommodate short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care, the resort aims to assist residents in achieving optimal health outcomes. The emphasis is on promoting recovery and, when possible, facilitating the transition of residents back to their homes.
Healthcare Resort of Topeka offers extensive care and medical support services to its residents. The facility houses a barber/beauty salon, which allows residents to maintain personal grooming without having to leave the premises. Speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy services are all available, each providing specialized care plans aimed at improving and maintaining residents' functional abilities. Fitness programs, including yoga and chair yoga, are part of the wellness initiatives, promoting active lifestyles among residents. Additionally, the facility provides incontinence care, ambulatory care, and diabetes care to meet the medical needs of those requiring daily assistance. Memory care is addressed with specific programs designed to support those with cognitive impairments, while massage therapy is offered to improve relaxation and physical comfort.
Transportation services at the Healthcare Resort of Topeka are designed to support the mobility needs of residents, both for medical and non-medical purposes. The facility provides complimentary transportation services for essential trips, likely including medical appointments and local errands. For additional or non-essential transportation requirements, services are available at a cost, allowing residents to access destinations beyond basic necessities.
Despite offering a variety of services, the facility has received mixed reviews from residents and their families. Positive feedback often highlights the compassionate and excellent care from specific staff members, as well as the effectiveness of rehabilitation services, which have helped many recover from serious conditions. However, significant concerns have been raised about organizational issues such as poor communication, maintenance, and hygiene standards. Complaints regarding the quality and temperature of meals are common, alongside concerns about inadequate portion sizes, slow responses to call lights, and infrastructure issues like plumbing. These reports suggest families should remain actively involved in monitoring their loved ones' care and be prepared to advocate strongly for their needs.
Costs at this community start at $2,795 and range up to $5,505. The average price in the community is $4,150, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,418. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.