The Nicol Home
303 E Buffalo St, Glasco, KS 67445 · (785) 568-2251
For profit - Corporation · 32 certified beds
The Nicol Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 10, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 10, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 10, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 31, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 31, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 31, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 31, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 31, 2024 · F0742 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.July 31, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.July 31, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.July 31, 2024 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.July 31, 2024 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.54 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.98 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 32 |
| Average residents per day | 26.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Park Villa Clyde · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sunset Home Inc Concordia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Memorial Hospital LTCU (Village Manor) Abilene · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems LTCU Beloit · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hilltop Lodge Health and Rehabilitation Center Beloit · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Nicol Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.