There are 7 skilled nursing facilities serving Topeka, Kansas. This includes 2 facilities in Topeka and 5 nearby. The median cost per day of skilled nursing care in Kansas is $192, with costs running between $150 and $301 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $5,760, with costs ranging from around $4,500 to $9,036. The median yearly cost is $69,120, which is below the national average of $91,584.
The cost of skilled nursing in Topeka, KS can range from around $198 per day all the way up to $312 per day. The median cost is about $217 per day, or about $79,278 per year.
Topeka is the capital city of Kansas, located in Shawnee County. It is included in the Topeka metropolitan area. With 163,415 residents living within the city itself and 191,344 in the surrounding metro area, it is the third biggest city in Kansas. The senior community constitutes approximately 27% of the total population.
Topeka has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The city's average household income is $49,000 ($26,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $48,000 for the state of Kansas. The average home price in Topeka is $69,000, which is less than the Kansas average of $127,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of around 7.77%.
Topeka has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city gets low amounts of rainfall annually. Topeka has average air quality and a high crime rate in relation to other cities in the US.