The Nichols Center
Madison, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255304) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $18,259 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (601) 853-4343 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Nichols Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Nichols Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
CMS records show The Nichols Center has 2 federal fines totaling $18,259.00 and 1 payment denial on file. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Nichols Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Madison, Mississippi, with an average of 54.6 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 2003. The facility is part of Briar Hill Management, a chain of 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Nichols Center holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the state average of 2.76 for Mississippi. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.57 per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $18,259.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available from that source. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for further detail.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Nichols Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Nichols Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.57 hours per resident per day, with 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 49.3%. Its staffing star rating is 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $18,259.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Nichols Center is certified for 60 beds with an average of 54.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company, part of the Briar Hill Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 15, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; The Nichols Center scores 3, 3, 2, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 6018534343 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; contact the facility at 6018534343 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255304?state=MS.
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.