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Brewster Place

1001 Sw 29th St

4.3(43 ratings)· Topeka average: 3.7

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Quick Facts

Total units
97
Medicare rating
5 of 5

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Ownership
Non profit, Church related
Certified beds
97
Ownership type
Not-for-profit continuum of care community
Founding values
Founded on principles of faith and imagination
Catered living units
One-bedroom, one-bath apartments in Redwood section

What Families Think

Brewster Place is a faith-based, not-for-profit continuum of care community in Topeka offering skilled nursing and catered living apartments. Reviewers generally praise the friendly, clean environment and standout caregivers, though a few flag rude staff behavior, outdated resident areas, and communication problems at the affiliated urgent care clinic.

The Good

  • Staff described as warm and welcoming
  • Facility noted as very clean and fresh-smelling
  • CNA praised for patient, skilled dementia care
  • Not-for-profit continuum of care with multiple service levels

The Bad

  • One report of a staff member being rude and threatening residents
  • One reviewer said some resident areas need updating
  • One detailed report of poor communication at Brewster's urgent care clinic

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Brewster Place

Brewster Health Center is a not-for-profit Continuum of Care Retirement Community in Topeka, Kansas, offering maintenance-free lifestyle options designed to support residents' preferences across multiple levels of service.

The community emphasizes person-centered care and quality improvement, with a mission to provide dynamic opportunities for an optimal quality of life for each resident. Residents have access to catered living options, including apartment-style accommodations such as one-bedroom, one-bathroom units in the Redwood Catered Living section.

Brewster Health Center is founded on principles of faith and imagination, positioning itself as a place where residents can maintain independence while enjoying security and community support. The community welcomes individuals who value an active, engaged lifestyle and aims to foster an environment where residents can continue living fully and remaining young at heart throughout their years in residence.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

4.3overall · 43 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (43)

Nemesis 11FP

Jan 2026

via Google

Good facility and good people. Some resident areas are in need of updating.

Abram (TowerClimber101)

May 2025

via Google

Amazing staff they all said hello and greeted me with a smile. The facility is also very very clean and smells fresh.

Lisa BelieveNU

Apr 2024

via Google

Excellent CNA! He Goes above and beyond to help residents. He is so patient and kind to them!! Patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s are in excellent hands with him!! Anthony is amazing!!

Danita

Jul 2023

via Google

First of all this young girl Brandi Wohletz had such an attitude problem. She was so rude interrupting and rolling her eyes. I even watched her threaten a couple of the other residence. I will never go back to that place!!!

We've used Brewster urgent care for a few years now and they were always great in all areas! Unfortunately, I believe they are under new ownership, covid has then overwhelmed, and possibly a new computer system as they said they had none of my information after I arrived. Communication, compassion, common courtesy, & basic customer service skills were extremely lacking (to the point I came in 3 times before getting firm and stating how disappointed and sad I felt it was that they were a medical facility yet had no one to help those struggling/ disabled... had insisted I go to my car bc of covid and fill out a registration sent to my phone for this appointment (I was wearing 2 masks). I definitely felt like a number not a consumer (especially bc I called in advance and was never told they'd need all this filled out electronically, or that I'd need to wait in my freezing car until I was called via phone), and was told they could refer me to an orthopedic doc to do further testing if necessary, but needed to see urgent care first. Upon arrival(with head/neck injuries/pain and permanent TBI disabilities)I was told I'd be sent a registration text to my phone to fill out, then I was sent out to my car with a dying phone and no heat in the car where I had to electronically fill out a form, and wait to be called. (I informed the front desk woman I struggle with thought process, decisions, processing and time, that my phone was dying, I had no charger, and no heat in my car.) It was then she said I could fill out this and she handed me a paper form (again, a struggle for me without assistance due to repeat TBIs). I went out to my car holding back tears in order to complete all information they should've had on me and my son from recent visits, but didn't. It wasn't until I came back in the 2nd or 3rd time very embarrassed, cold, and upset and told her (in tears and with firm, slightly raised voice) that "I needed help. I couldn't complete it online bc after 5 times of the registration kicking me out at the end, my phone died"... and I had to reiterate that they couldn't call me for my turn bc my phone was dead). She finally said I could "wait inside since no one was on that side" (although many were on the other side). The 1st nurse was very kind, although had nothing to go off of, and couldn't enter my complete history as it would've taken hours, and my phone (which was dead). My understanding was they were linked with KU med in KC, but they aren't, as they can't access the epic system they use, which has ALL of the information they wanted. The location name is KU @ Brewster Place, but my understanding is that the non urgent care side is actually connected with KU MED, but the urgent care was bought out by someone else. Honestly IDK, it's just what I was told by another employee that day, but I feel it's misleading. When I tried clarifying, the nurses couldn't even explain it. Later there was lack of communication from the nurse doing the x-rays and the orders, again unable to answer my questions, stating the doc or PA could tell me... (although they never returned to the room). A completely different nurse brought me papers and sent me on my way. I questioned an MRI or concern for brain bleed caused by my concussion due to the increased pain/pressure (bc it's been routine for the 10 others I've had), but she said they don't do that, and wasn't concerned. Based on neck x-ray (despite neck pain, severe ear and head pain, and a referral from a reputable PT rehabilitation due to concern for new indenting and movement in the neck and severe increasing head, ear, jaw pain.) I came to them bc pain was severe and had increased since my injury, and my doctor wanted me to, yet their discharge paper said "return if worsening symptoms", my reason for this. I really hope this is all due to a current transition and things will smooth out, but I do wish I had just gone to the hospital rather than waste from approximately 1pm-6pm getting no where. I don't believe I'll be returning for some time, if at all.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brewster Place offer?

Brewster Place offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Brewster Place located?

Brewster Place is located at 1001 Sw 29th St in Topeka, Kansas.

What do families say about Brewster Place?

Brewster Place is a faith-based, not-for-profit continuum of care community in Topeka offering skilled nursing and catered living apartments. Reviewers generally praise the friendly, clean environment and standout caregivers, though a few flag rude staff behavior, outdated resident areas, and communication problems at the affiliated urgent care clinic.

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