THE NICHOLS CENTER

1308 HIGHWAY 51 NORTH
MADISON MS 39110
Phone: 6018534343

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality1/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Mississippi average: 0.3 star higher (2.7), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Madison average: 0.5 star higher (2.5), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds60
Average residents per day54.6
Occupancy91%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainBRIAR HILL MANAGEMENT (6 facilities)
CountyMadison
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2003-12-15
CMS certification number (CCN)255304
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle4

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.53
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.57
Registered nurse turnover61.5%
Total nursing staff turnover49.3%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$18,259
Payment denials1
Total penalties3
This facility has $18,259 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is THE NICHOLS CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does THE NICHOLS CENTER have?

CMS certifies 60 beds; the facility reports an average of 54.6 residents per day (about 91% occupancy).

Does THE NICHOLS CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $18,259 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has THE NICHOLS CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.