Legacy on 10Th Avenue
Nursing Home Facility
2015 Se 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66607
Legacy on 10Th Avenue is a senior care community located in Topeka, KS. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Topeka area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (785) 233-8918.
Operated by Advena Living Communities, which runs 6 communities in our directory.
Legacy on 10Th Avenue is licensed for 60 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Topeka average about 80 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 88% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Topeka average about 2.6 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 14 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Topeka average about 3.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 65%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Shawnee County, KS.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 52 problems at Legacy on 10Th Avenue. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 28 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Administration
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Legacy on 10Th Avenue offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 60
- Occupancy 88%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 65%
- Last health inspection March 2026
Resident & family reviews
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