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Independent living in Topeka, KS

7 independent living communities and continuing care retirement communities from public records.

Independent living communities
7
in Topeka
Units
731
across all 7
Adults 65+
23,158
Census estimate for Topeka
Within 25 miles
10
of the center of Topeka
Independent LivingHome Care 7Nursing Homes 14Senior Apartments 13
Showing 1–6 of 6 independent living communities within 5 mi of Topeka
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Topeka (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Independent living communities near Topeka

Counting neighboring towns, there are 10 independent living communities within 25 miles of the center of Topeka, 3 more than in Topeka itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Topeka

See all 10 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Independent living in Topeka at a glance

Topeka has 7 independent living communities in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records. No single ZIP code dominates: the independent living communities are spread across 5 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 66611, has 2. 5 of the 7 that report their size have 50 to 149 units.1

By ZIP code

  • 666112
  • 666042
  • 666141
  • 666151
  • 666061
Independent living communities in Topeka by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By size

  • Under 50 units0
  • 50 to 149 units5
  • 150 units or more2
Size is the number of units on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How independent living is regulated in Kansas

Independent living is housing. Any assisted living, memory care or nursing care offered on the same campus is licensed separately.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for independent living in Kansas

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Kansas Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.2 Kansas Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.3
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.4 The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office helps with claims (785-296-3976).5
Medicare counseling
Kansas’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-860-5260.6

Local resources

Local help for families in Topeka

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Shawnee County7

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Shawnee County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program8

    (785) 296-6203

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Kansas Adult Protective Services

    800-922-5330

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)6

    1-800-860-5260

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office5

    785-296-3976

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Kansas Medicaid agency2

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about independent living in Topeka

How many independent living communities are in Topeka, KS?

WeFoundCare lists 7 independent living communities in Topeka, KS, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Topeka there are 10.

How many units can independent living communities in Topeka serve?

7 of the 7 independent living communities report units, for a combined 731 units. The Census Bureau estimates 23,158 adults age 65 and older live in Topeka.

Which Topeka ZIP codes have the most independent living communities?

66611 (2), 66604 (2), 66614 (1). In all, 5 ZIP codes in Topeka have at least one.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Topeka?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Shawnee County, call (785) 296-6203. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Kansas Adult Protective Services at 800-922-5330.

Are there independent living communities near Topeka?

Nearby cities with listings include Overbrook (1, 19.2 mi), Lawrence (2, 23.7 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing independent living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Topeka

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Topeka (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.9
  • Units is the figure on the public record; 7 of 7 independent living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Topeka (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  4. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.