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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

A
Grade
69
Score
CMS Ratings
15.8/22
Staffing Quality
16.7/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
10.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate81.9%
32
Total Beds
26
Occupied
6
Available

Basic Information

Address:

303 E BUFFALO ST

GLASCO, KS 67445

Number of Beds:

32

Estimated Occupancy:

82% (~6 available)

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:4/5 Stars
Health Inspection:5/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:3/5 Stars
Quality Measures:1/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

175473

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Above Average

This Facility

0.75

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Above Average

This Facility

4.54

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.75hLPN: 0.81hAide: 2.98h

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Total Deficiencies

48

Inspections

4

High

2

Jul 31, 2024 - Health Survey

18 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0656

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0657

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0742

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0756

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0758

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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0851

Administration Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0656

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0657

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0742

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0756

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0758

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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0851

Administration Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2024From Complaint

Dec 28, 2022 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

High - Widespread PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 15, 2022From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 15, 2022From Complaint

Aug 2, 2022 - Health Survey

16 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0756

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0758

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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0656

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0756

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0758

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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0656

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.

Corrected: Aug 31, 2022

Mar 31, 2021 - Health Survey

12 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0758

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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Apr 21, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Apr 22, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0756

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.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Apr 22, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0756

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.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0758

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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Apr 22, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected: Apr 21, 2021

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

No penalties or payment denials in the past 3 years

Key Highlights

High CMS Rating
4 out of 5 stars from Medicare
👨‍⚕
Above Average RN Staffing
0.75 RN hours per resident/day (national avg: 0.64)
🛏
Beds Available
Approximately 6 beds potentially available
🏆
Clean Safety Record
No recent penalties or high-severity deficiencies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for THE NICOL HOME?

THE NICOL HOME has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

THE NICOL HOME has 32 certified beds. The facility averages 26 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 82%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - corporation owned.

How can I contact THE NICOL HOME?

You can call THE NICOL HOME at (785)568-2251. The facility is located at 303 E BUFFALO ST, GLASCO, KS 67445.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

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