HERITAGE GROVE ESTATES

1610 SW 37TH STREET, TOPEKA, KS 66611

Provider number (CCN)
175171
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
80
Phone
(785) 267-2960
CMS data as of
September 1, 2026
F
▼
declining

Staffing 0% · Deficiencies +140% over tracking period

What the records show

CMS rates HERITAGE GROVE ESTATES 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 of 5 for health inspections, 3 of 5 for staffing, 4 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 25 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 3 at actual-harm level or higher, 12 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS enforcement records list 1 fine totalling $9,113.

Facility Assessment 12 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 3 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. Warning signs: deficiencies have risen by 140%.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews HERITAGE GROVE ESTATES using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

At or above the 2024 benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
0.60 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark

The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why

Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
Total 25
Outstanding 12
Actual harm or worse (G–L) 3
CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
Overall: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Health inspection: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
27/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on October 19, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

Registered nurse hours per resident per day compared with state and national levels
This facility0.60 hrs
KS median0.64 hrs
National average0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 40.0% · Total nursing staff turnover: 53.5%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed September 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 175171 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

1 immediate jeopardy, 2 actual harm issues found among 25 total deficiencies. 13 corrected. — 12 still outstanding

Most recent inspection (July 22, 2026)

D Potential harm — isolated F0849 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0607 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

F Potential harm — widespread F0880 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

F Potential harm — widespread F0730 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

F Potential harm — widespread F0947 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

C No harm — widespread F0732 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0755 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0761 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0699 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0636 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0658 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0628 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 28, 2026

Inspection cycle 2 (August 7, 2024)

E Potential harm — pattern F0941 Status: Corrected

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 15, 2024

J Immediate jeopardy — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected January 28, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0695 Status: Corrected

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 15, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0698 Status: Corrected

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 15, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0942 Status: Corrected

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 15, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0550 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 15, 2024

Inspection cycle 3 (February 2, 2023)

D Potential harm — isolated F0726 Status: Corrected

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 6, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0758 Status: Corrected

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 6, 2023

G Actual harm — isolated F0686 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 6, 2023

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 6, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0690 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 6, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0657 Status: Corrected

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 6, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0641 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 6, 2023

Fines and Enforcement Actions

Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.

Date Action Amount or length
January 29, 2025 Fine $9,113

1 fine totalling $9,113.

Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).

Ownership and Contact Information

Facility name
HERITAGE GROVE ESTATES
Legal business name
MCCRITE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
Address
1610 SW 37TH STREET, TOPEKA, KS 66611
Phone
(785) 267-2960
Provider number (CCN)
175171
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Medicare/Medicaid certified since
June 1, 1988
Official record
CMS Care Compare profile ↗
Details verified against CMS data dated
September 1, 2026

The federal nursing-home files publish no email address for certified facilities, so none is listed here. We do not guess or construct contact addresses. Contact details above are reproduced from CMS Provider Information; call the facility to confirm before relying on them.

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