Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly and welcoming staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 6 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its friendly environment and active social programming, making it a pleasant setting for residents. Because the available reviews are primarily from visitors or employees' family members, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe daily care routines and ask specific questions about staffing ratios and medical support.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Clay Center Presbyterian Manor receives consistent praise for its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the facility's well-maintained grounds and engaging programs like 'Art is Ageless' and chapel activities.”
Quality Themes
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- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Well-maintained facilities
- Engaging resident activities
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Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that you have a 5-star staffing rating, how does your team ensure that residents receive personalized attention throughout the day?
- 2I noticed the facility has had a few state violations recently; could you walk me through the steps you have taken to address those and improve your inspection outcomes?
- 3The reviews consistently highlight how welcoming the staff is; how do you foster that culture of friendliness among your team members?
- 4With a capacity of 30 residents, how do you tailor your daily activity schedule to ensure there is something engaging for everyone?
- 5Since you maintain a 5-star CMS rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure consistent, high-quality medical care during emergencies?
- 6I see you occasionally respond to online feedback; how do you use family input to make ongoing improvements to the care experience here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My wife loves working with the team at Clay Center and she says the residents are always so happy! Her favorite thing is listening to the hymm sing alongs in the chapel! Their Art is Ageless program is really cool too”
“I am consistently impressed with the quality care the staff provide to the residents. What a great group of people!”
“Nice functional and well maintained facilities in a progressive county/city in a rural area.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor has 23 deficiencies across three surveys with no family complaints filed. The facility shows recurring issues in medication management, care planning, and fire safety protocols. All deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, indicating responsiveness to identified problems, though some areas like care planning and food safety have appeared multiple times across different survey periods.
Aug 14, 2024Routine7
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
Mar 7, 2023Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
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.
Sep 2, 2021Routine9
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America
14 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 5 of 13 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Presbyterian Manors INC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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