The Nicol Home
Glasco, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175473) · 32 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 568-2251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Nicol Home has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Nicol Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS data provided does not include a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
The Nicol Home has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Nicol Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Glasco, Kansas (Cloud County), operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 32 beds and reports an average daily census of 26.2 residents, indicating a small, community-based operation. It has been federally certified since March 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Nicol Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. The facility's four component ratings break down as follows: a Health Inspection rating of 5 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 1 star, and a Staffing rating of 3 stars. This mix indicates strong recent inspection results and quality staffing levels overall, alongside comparatively weaker performance on the quality measures reported to CMS.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.5386 per resident per day, including 0.74949 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the supplied data.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for The Nicol Home — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the supplied data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families should verify current details directly on CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Nicol Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Nicol Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.5386 hours per resident per day, with 0.74949 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 3-star CMS staffing rating; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for The Nicol Home.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Nicol Home is certified for 32 beds and has an average daily census of 26.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in the available records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Nicol Home has been federally certified since March 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; The Nicol Home scores 4, 5, 1, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7855682251 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7855682251 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175473?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.