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Complaint Investigation

Brighton Place West

August 28, 2025 · Topeka, KS · 331 Sw Oakley Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 50
Provider ID 175547
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Inspection Summary

BRIGHTON PLACE WEST in TOPEKA, KS — inspection on August 28, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0740
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Immediate Jeopardy

jeopardy to resident health or safety

designee should document any discussion held with the resident/family in the social service program notes, if present, notify Adult Protective Services (APS), or other entity as appropriate, if self-neglect is suspected, and document accordingly. On 08/28/25 at 03:15 PM, Administrative Staff A was provided the IJ template and notified the facility's failure to provide adequate and appropriate services, including physician and guardian involvement to treat a behavioral health crisis, placed R1 in immediate jeopardy.The facility submitted an acceptable IJ removal plan on 08/28/25, which included the following: 1.

Administrative Nurse D re-educated staff that administered medication on facility Notification of Changes policy to include notification to physician and guardian/responsible party upon refusal of medications.2.

The facility began an audit process for refusal of medications for appropriate notifications to the physician and guardian/responsible party daily for 4 weeks, starting on 08/28/25.3.

The Regional Nurse Consultant re-educated IDT and professional nursing staff on facility Transfer and Discharge policy including Against Medical Advice Process.4.

The Regional [NAME] President and/or Regional Nurse Consultant would be notified prior to any resident leaving Against Medical Advice to ensure facility processes were followed, starting 08/28/25.On 08/28/25 at 04:41 PM, the surveyor verified the above corrective actions were implemented.

The scope and severity remained at G to reflect the serious adverse outcome, including dehydration and exposure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in TOPEKA, KS, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from BRIGHTON PLACE WEST or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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