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Overview of Topside Manor Inc

Topside Manor, Inc. is a nonprofit healthcare community for elderly citizens located in Goodland, Kansas. It is one of the top employers in Sherman County and offers a home-like environment for its residents. The facility emphasizes personal choice and modern technology to enhance care and safety.

785-890-7517

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.67/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

95.1%

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

59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$5.6M

Surplus of revenue

$293.7K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$5,637,068.00

Surplus of revenue

$293,735.00

Payroll costs

$1.5M

26.6% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.8M

Total costs $5.3M

45-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: 175361

CMS Certification Number: 175361

County: SHERMAN

Ownership & operating entity

Topside Manor Inc is administrated by DAPHNE MCTAGUE.

Owner name: SHERMAN COUNTY KS

Care Services

Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Rehabilitation Services, Donation, Careers, News, Contact

Show Inspection Reports

Latest inspection

Date:September 9, 2024

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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

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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%

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Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

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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

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Topside Manor Inc

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67735-1602

Bed Count: 45

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: TOPSIDE MANOR INC

CCN: 175361

Occupancy: 95.1%

Home Revenue: $4,561,330.00

Payroll Costs: $1,498,831.00

Payroll %: 32.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 42.40

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.6678

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 7

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Garden City

Bed Count: 12 Residents

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Private Rooms

GOODLAND, KS 67735-1602

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115

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

20,276

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	4	7.7	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	10.3	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	72	7.5	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

102 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

7 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

3.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

22.7%

of total hours from contractors

4,613 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 25 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medication Aide/Technician: 3 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Administrator: 1 Registered Nurse: 3 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	47	25	72	11,962	91	100%	7.5
Medication Aide/Technician	15	3	18	2,558	91	100%	8
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	3	8	2,107	91	100%	10.3
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	568	65	71%	8.7
Nurse Practitioner	0	1	1	512	64	70%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	501	63	69%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	480	63	69%	7.6
Registered Nurse	1	3	4	471	53	58%	7.7
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	468	60	66%	7.8
Administrator	0	1	1	232	29	32%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	179	28	31%	6.4
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	123	34	37%	3.6
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	72	34	37%	2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	21	4	4%	5.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	18	6	7%	3.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	3	3	3%	1

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Total Health inspections 10

122% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total Health citations 54

101% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 26.9

5.4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 40 citations

Complaint investigations 14 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

11% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 9

900% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 44

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Apr 29, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Apr 29, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Aug 29, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 29, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

44 Total Residents

Medicare 2 (4.5%)

Medicaid 24 (54.5%)

Private Pay/Other 18 (40.9%)

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 9.3

11% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score 20.8

Near Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 16.2%

15% below Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 15.1%

22% below Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.9%

30% above Kansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.9%

34% above Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.0%

8% above Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.9%

40% below Kansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 21.1%

24% above Kansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 77.1%

16% below Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Kansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.5%

11% below Kansas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 34.5%

54% worse than Kansas average

Total fines amount $123K

This home paid 181% more in fines than the state average.

Kansas average: $44K

Number of Fines 6

This home received 148% more fines than the state average.

Kansas average: 2.4

Payment Denials 2

This home had 500% more payment denials than the state average.

Kansas average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jun 3, 2024

$13K

Civil Money Penalty Mar 4, 2024

$12K

Civil Money Penalty Nov 28, 2023

$25K

Civil Money Penalty Aug 31, 2023

$26K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Topside Manor Inc based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 95.1% ↑ 8.4pp vs 2022

Net Income $293,735 ↑ ~$498K vs 2022

Total Payroll $1,848,396 ↑ ~$55K vs 2022

Profit Margin 6.4% ↑ 12.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	93.2%	87.1%	84.3%	80.6%	83.0%	78.6%	80.0%	81.9%	69.3%	80.8%	83.7%	86.6%	95.1%
Beds	60	60	57	57	57	57	45	45	45	45	45	45	45
Net Income	$48,986	$7,907	$115,640	-$111,033	-$86,205	-$218,030	-$63,171	-$148,732	-$41,990	$499,994	$532,358	-$203,920	$293,735
Gross Revenue	$3,712,403	$3,825,126	$4,107,551	$4,020,101	$4,186,146	$3,770,169	$3,534,396	$3,112,227	$1,715,876	$3,277,579	$3,680,613	$3,616,787	$4,561,330
Operating Expenses	$3,529,447	$3,482,022	$3,379,160	$3,406,367	$3,549,386	$3,378,430	$3,160,246	$2,841,074	$1,482,299	$3,113,335	$3,418,654	$4,104,586	$5,085,282
Net Patient Revenue	$3,389,169	$3,370,026	$3,503,958	$3,265,071	$3,410,018	$3,166,331	$3,079,577	$2,697,146	$1,447,850	$3,253,374	$3,536,343	$3,454,398	$4,303,279
Total Payroll	$2,414,591	$2,385,583	$2,255,614	$2,229,557	$2,331,680	$2,184,906	$1,956,450	$1,965,880	$1,058,805	$1,553,159	$1,503,507	$1,793,163	$1,848,396
Profit Margin %	1.3%	0.2%	2.8%	-2.8%	-2.1%	-5.8%	-1.8%	-4.8%	-2.5%	15.3%	14.5%	-5.6%	6.4%
Medicare %	4.6%	7.7%	10.4%	11.6%	10.7%	7.7%	7.5%	5.8%	6.1%	13.7%	10.1%	8.4%	7.5%
Medicaid %	51.1%	52.2%	51.7%	48.3%	54.7%	54.9%	58.5%	61.5%	63.8%	60.0%	61.3%	55.5%	49.2%
Private %	44.4%	40.1%	37.9%	40.1%	34.6%	37.4%	34.0%	32.7%	30.1%	26.3%	28.6%	36.0%	43.2%
Revenue/Day	$166	$176	$192	$195	$197	$193	$207	$200	$219	$244	$257	$243	$276
Cost/Day	$173	$182	$186	$203	$205	$206	$213	$211	$224	$234	$249	$289	$326
Avg Length of Stay	198.1 days	156.7 days	118.2 days	88.2 days	112.9 days	130.1 days	151.7 days	75.6 days	75.9 days	225.6 days	343.6 days	458.9 days	459.3 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.

Topside Manor Inc

Topside Manor Inc is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Topside Manor Inc is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Topside Manor Inc

Topside Manor Inc is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Topside Manor Inc is a Nursing Home in Kansas

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Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

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Health Inspection History

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Citations history (last 3 years)

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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

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

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)

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