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The Nichols Center
1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
The Nichols Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Madison, Mississippi, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 55 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Mississippi median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 3, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 19.2.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $18K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Mississippi median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 49.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Madison Co. median | Mississippi median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.0 | 20.0 | 19.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.3% | 52.3% | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $18,259 | $8,278 | $8,224 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 202 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Mississippi average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Mar 2026, 14 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×7 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | Payment denial | — | 25 days |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Fine | $10,358 | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Mississippi average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.3%, RNs 61.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Mississippi median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 33.3% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 40.2% | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.8% | 20.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Nc Leasing, Llc. Chain: Briar Hill Management (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustmark National Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| Trustmark National Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| Briar Hill Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/03/2003 |
| Trustmark National Bank | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| Briar Hill Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/02/2025 |
| Nc, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| Omnicare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| Trustmark National Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Madison County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Home | Ridgeland | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | $27K | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Madison Co Nhabuse icon | Canton | 95 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14.7 | $8K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| The Madison Health and Rehab | Madison | 60 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 41.7 | — | 27 May 2026 |
| Parkway Health & Rehab LLC | Canton | 87 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 29.9 | $8K | 26 Feb 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Madison County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Nichols Center been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Mississippi median is 16 per facility.
Has The Nichols Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $18K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at The Nichols Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Mississippi median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Nichols Center?
It is part of the Briar Hill Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Briar Hill Management, LLC and Trustmark National Bank. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Nichols Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.