Brighton Place North
1301 NE Jefferson Street, Topeka, KS 66608 · (785) 233-5127
For profit - Corporation · 34 certified beds
Brighton Place North has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2025, found 9 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $9,408 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 15, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.October 15, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.October 15, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 15, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.October 15, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.October 15, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.October 15, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.October 15, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.October 15, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.October 15, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $2,634February 20, 2024
- Fine of $2,258February 12, 2024
- Fine of $4,516January 22, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.04 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.43 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.53 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.08 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.8% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 34 |
| Average residents per day | 32.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center Topeka · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Healthcare Resort of Topeka Topeka · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Brewster Health Center Topeka · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Countryside Health Center Topeka · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Brighton Place West Topeka · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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