LEXINGTON PARK NURSING & POST ACUTE CENTER

Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 1031 SW Fleming Court in Topeka, Kansas (ZIP: 66604), within Shawnee County. The facility operates 90 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (785) 440-0500. According to CMS data, Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System evaluates nursing facilities across three primary domains. This facility received a 5-star rating in health inspections, indicating a favorable survey and inspection history relative to other facilities in the state. The staffing rating is also 5 stars, reflecting the reported levels of nursing staff hours per resident per day, including both registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating, which is derived from clinical data on resident health outcomes, received a 4-star rating. These individual domain ratings combine to produce the overall 5-star score. Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays under specific qualifying conditions, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements. Prospective residents or their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to understand specific coverage details and current bed availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center performs above average across all three CMS rating domains. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's 5-star overall rating represents one of the higher tiers within the CMS system. The health inspection and staffing domains each received the highest possible rating of 5 stars, while the quality measure domain received 4 stars, still above the national midpoint. These ratings are based on data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are subject to periodic updates as new inspection, staffing, and clinical data become available. Individuals researching nursing facility options in Topeka or the broader Shawnee County area can use these ratings as one component of a broader evaluation process.