Nemesis 11FP
Jan 2026
Good facility and good people. Some resident areas are in need of updating.
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 97
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Church related
- Certified beds
- 97
- Inspections
- View history (48 citations)
- 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
CMS Care Compare
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generally praise the friendly, clean environment and standout caregivers, though a few flag rude staff behavior, outdated resident areas, and communication problems at the affiliated urgent care clinic.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.
Brewster Place is a senior living community in Topeka, Kansas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 43 reviews.
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 at Brewster Place
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
Need help deciding?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll match you with communities that fit. Free, and you choose who contacts you.
Help Me ChooseReviews of Brewster Place
4.3overall · 43 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (43)
Abram (TowerClimber101)
May 2025
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
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
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!!!
A
Jan 2021
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.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 48 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jun 11, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard14 citations
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2025
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2025
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 9, 2025
Oct 9, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard25 citations
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Apr 21, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2022
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 27, 2022
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2022
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
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.
How did Brewster Place do on recent health and safety inspections?
Brewster Place had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 48 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Brewster Place?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Brewster Place and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
Work at Brewster Place? Claim this listing to update photos, pricing, and details. It's free.
Nearby Communities
Other senior living options within 25 miles of Topeka.
Heritage Groves Estates
Topeka, Kansas0 mi
4(39)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Providence Homes Plus
Topeka, Kansas0.3 mi
5(8)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Oak Creek Senior Living
Topeka, Kansas1.1 mi
5(8)
Assisted Living
Kelly House of Topeka on Randolph Avenue
Topeka, Kansas1.2 mi
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center
Topeka, Kansas2.1 mi
3.7(298)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Lexington Park Health & Rehab of Topeka
Topeka, Kansas2.1 mi
3(23)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Topeka bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
