ElderGrade
B

74.5/100

Above average

The Nicol Home

303 E Buffalo St, Glasco, KS 67445

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 3 in Cloud County (785) 568-2251
Certified beds
32
Occupancy
82%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

25/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.72 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.75 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.54 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.75 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.70 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 23 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 31, 2024 (2 years ago).

F Jul 31, 2024 F0851 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 31, 2024 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 31, 2024 F0758 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the m...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2024 F0657 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2024 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2024 F0742 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2024 F0756 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
GRAY, PATRICK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HANNING, MARVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LABES, MICHELLE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MCCLELLAN, JANICE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MELTON, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
TRAVIS, TRACY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WILSON, MICHELLE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
OLSON, CARTER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GRAY, PATRICK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HANNING, MARVIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LABES, MICHELLE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MCCLELLAN, JANICE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about The Nicol Home

What is the ElderGrade for The Nicol Home? +

The Nicol Home holds an ElderGrade of B (74.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Nicol Home? +

Residents receive an average of 4.54 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Nicol Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 23 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does The Nicol Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Nicol Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.