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The Nicol Home | Kansas | Photos & Videos

Overview of The Nicol Home

The Nicol Home is a skilled nursing facility located in Glasco, Kansas. It offers 24-hour skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and a Meals-on-Wheels program. The facility is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care in a home-like atmosphere.

785-568-2251

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.75/day

Overall rating

2/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 32

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

91.9%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

84% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

5% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 13 years

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$3.5M

Surplus of revenue

$265.2K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$3,487,971.00

Surplus of revenue

$265,175.00

Payroll costs

$1.5M

43.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.5M

Total costs $3.1M

32-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 175473

CMS Certification Number: 175473

County: CLOUD

Ownership & operating entity

The Nicol Home is administrated by CARTER OLSON.

Owner name: THE NICOL HOME INC

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 8:1

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Services, Activities, Resources, Contact Us

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

Show Inspection Reports

Latest inspection

Date:August 7, 2024

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The Nicol Home

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67117-8005

Bed Count: 65

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BETHEL INVESTORS, LLC

CCN: 175402

Occupancy: 92.4%

Home Revenue: $12,756,986.00

Payroll Costs: $5,972,395.00

Payroll %: 46.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 59.00

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.6880

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Chapman Valley Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67431

Bed Count: 40

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CASSIDY, JOSEPH

CCN: 175474

Occupancy: 75.6%

Home Revenue: $2,838,650.00

Payroll Costs: $1,442,903.00

Payroll %: 50.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 22.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7992

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Bethany Home Association of Lindsborg, Kansas

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67456

Bed Count: 94

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ERICKSON, KRISTON

CCN: 175507

Occupancy: 68.8%

Home Revenue: $9,155,377.00

Payroll Costs: $5,538,416.00

Payroll %: 60.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 71.50

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 6.3842

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

The Nicol Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67445

Bed Count: 32

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: OLSON, CARTER

CCN: 175473

Occupancy: 91.9%

Home Revenue: $3,346,506.00

Payroll Costs: $1,522,665.00

Payroll %: 45.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 23.50

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7476

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 1

The Cottages Senior Care Living

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Garden City

Bed Count: 12 Residents

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Private Rooms

GLASCO, KS 67445

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

11,883

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	8	7	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	3	10.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	21	8.6	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

33 staff

8.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

10.6hs shift avg

Therapy Services

8 staff

5.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

2hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

4hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

4.4%

of total hours from contractors

525 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	21	0	21	5,330	91	100%	8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	3	0	3	1,717	91	100%	10.9
Registered Nurse	8	0	8	1,463	88	97%	7
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	941	80	88%	7.8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	591	56	62%	10.6
Administrator	2	0	2	531	66	73%	7.8
Physical Therapist	1	0	1	531	62	68%	8.6
Medication Aide/Technician	1	0	1	254	35	38%	7.2
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	251	63	69%	4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	178	50	55%	3.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	26	20	22%	1.3
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	21	3	3%	7
Medical Director	0	1	1	15	3	3%	5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	12	3	3%	4
Mental Health Service Worker	0	1	1	12	3	3%	4
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	10	5	5%	2

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Total Health inspections 4

11% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Jul 2024

Total Health citations 24

11% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 26.9

6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 23 citations

Complaint investigations 10 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 1

11% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 23

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Jul 31, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 31, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 31, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 31, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

30 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (3.3%)

Medicaid 16 (53.3%)

Private Pay/Other 13 (43.3%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 16.9

62% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score 36.8

78% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 39.0%

105% above Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 40.4%

109% above Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 31.0%

31% above Kansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.3%

20% above Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%

100% below Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.3%

28% below Kansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 14.7%

13% below Kansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

9% above Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Kansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 0.0%

100% below Kansas average.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Nicol Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 91.9% ↓ 2.7pp vs 2022

Net Income $265,175 ↑ ~$55K vs 2022

Total Payroll $1,718,562 ↑ ~$89K vs 2022

Profit Margin 7.9% ↑ 0.5pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	49.0%	62.3%	58.6%	83.5%	87.2%	90.9%	92.5%	89.5%	92.9%	97.9%	91.3%	94.6%	91.9%
Beds	28	28	28	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32
Net Income	-$87,314	$42,590	-$35,759	$229,221	$60,909	$17,957	-$66,456	-$74,629	$31,980	$263,162	$57,394	$210,187	$265,175
Gross Revenue	$707,335	$862,219	$870,041	$1,570,932	$1,884,805	$1,981,887	$1,910,457	$2,130,152	$2,457,801	$2,508,768	$2,348,063	$2,843,442	$3,346,506
Operating Expenses	$900,598	$960,096	$1,001,093	$1,662,436	$1,828,571	$1,910,470	$1,970,682	$2,028,602	$2,073,529	$2,238,753	$2,386,668	$2,706,681	$2,854,556
Net Patient Revenue	$707,335	$862,219	$836,203	$1,570,932	$1,884,805	$1,921,585	$1,901,724	$1,921,373	$2,084,061	$2,231,395	$2,108,037	$2,607,825	$3,137,445
Total Payroll	$629,877	$678,560	$671,578	$820,655	$1,017,125	$1,228,524	$1,201,162	$1,304,836	$1,329,096	$1,267,649	$1,439,823	$1,629,301	$1,718,562
Profit Margin %	-12.3%	4.9%	-4.1%	14.6%	3.2%	0.9%	-3.5%	-3.5%	1.3%	10.5%	2.4%	7.4%	7.9%
Medicare %	3.9%	3.8%	9.7%	11.2%	7.4%	7.2%	6.5%	6.4%	7.3%	5.3%	6.5%	12.6%	12.6%
Medicaid %	39.2%	55.5%	75.0%	59.3%	55.9%	44.7%	57.0%	71.8%	72.4%	51.9%	43.2%	32.8%	45.1%
Private %	56.9%	40.7%	15.2%	29.5%	36.7%	48.0%	36.6%	21.8%	20.3%	42.8%	50.3%	54.6%	42.3%
Revenue/Day	$141	$135	$140	$178	$185	$181	$176	$184	$192	$195	$198	$236	$292
Cost/Day	$180	$150	$167	$188	$180	$180	$182	$194	$191	$195	$224	$245	$266
Avg Length of Stay	147.4 days	212.8 days	133.0 days	196.3 days	407.4 days	247.5 days	982.3 days	653.5 days	723.4 days	716.5 days	394.9 days	480.4 days	767.0 days

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

General: Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

KS Specifics: Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

General: Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

KS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KS Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

KS Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

The Nicol Home

The Nicol Home is a Nursing Home in Kansas

The Nicol Home is a Nursing Home in Kansas

The Nicol Home

The Nicol Home is a Nursing Home in Kansas

The Nicol Home is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

Inspection History

Latest inspection

Inspection Reports

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Kansas Seniors

Frail Elderly Waiver

Senior Care Act

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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