Brighton Place West
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based on 6 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- High staff turnover (68%)
Above average in KS · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · Chain outperformer · $15,076 in fines
What this means for your family
While some families report that the administrator provides excellent care for special needs adults, recent reviews raise serious red flags regarding management behavior and the facility's actual appearance. We recommend visiting the facility in person to verify that the physical condition matches your expectations and to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Families should note that while some long-term residents' families highly praise the administrator and the kindness of the staff, other recent reviews express significant dissatisfaction with the facility's atmosphere and management. There are specific, serious allegations regarding the treatment of residents and a discrepancy between the facility's online photos and its actual condition.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Kind and attentive staff
- Strong leadership from the administrator
- Caters well to special needs adults
Concerns
- Discrepancy between facility photos and actual condition
- Allegations of poor management and resident mistreatment
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Since you are a smaller, more intimate community of 50 residents, how do you ensure each person gets personalized attention from the nursing team?
- 2I noticed you are very engaged in responding to feedback from the community; how does the administration use resident and family input to improve care standards?
- 3Can you walk us through the specific protocols the nursing staff follows if a medical emergency occurs during the overnight shift?
- 4What steps is the facility currently taking to increase the number of caregivers available on the floor during busy daytime hours?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to help residents stay connected and active within the community?
- 6How do you monitor and address the specific care needs that were identified in recent state inspections to ensure they don't recur?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“The administrator ( Stephanie) has done an excellent job hiring a staff that have the residents best interests as their top priority. The staff are kind and go beyond what I have seen in other residences that my brother has lived in.”
“The photos are deceiving. It could be worse but it could be so much better.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Brighton Place West shows a concerning pattern with 5 complaint-triggered deficiencies from families, indicating ongoing issues with behavioral health care, medication management, and food safety. The facility has recurring problems with fire safety systems and emergency preparedness across multiple surveys, though these appear corrected each time. Most issues seem to be addressed when identified, but the repeated nature of safety violations and recent family complaints warrant careful consideration during your visit.
Aug 28, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Oct 17, 2024Complaint4
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Oct 17, 2024Routine14
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
May 15, 2023Routine37
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Services Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Dec 1, 2021Routine20
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 27, 2025
$16,820
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Brighton Place West
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Recover-Care Healthcare
27 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 10 of 25
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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