MCCRITE PLAZA HEALTH CENTER

McCrite Plaza Health Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1610 SW 37th Street in Topeka, Kansas, within Shawnee County. The facility operates 80 certified beds under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating. McCrite Plaza Health Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting results from state-conducted inspections that evaluate regulatory compliance and care practices. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, indicating the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, representing clinical outcome metrics such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other indicators tracked across the resident population. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, McCrite Plaza Health Center is eligible to receive reimbursement through both federal programs. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities typically applies to short-term rehabilitative stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility requirements. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical criteria established by the state of Kansas. Residents or families seeking to confirm current acceptance of specific insurance plans, private pay options, or other payment arrangements should contact the facility directly at (785) 267-2960. When compared to national benchmarks, McCrite Plaza Health Center performs above average across all CMS rating categories. The overall 5-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection and staffing components at 4 stars each are above the national midpoint, and the quality measure rating of 5 stars reflects strong performance on clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. This data represents a snapshot based on the most recent CMS reporting cycle and is subject to change as inspections and data updates occur. Individuals researching nursing facility options in Topeka and the surrounding Shawnee County area may use this information as one component of a broader evaluation process.