The Nichols Center
1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110 · (601) 853-4343
For profit - Limited Liability company · 60 certified beds
The Nichols Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 2 citations (the Mississippi average is 6.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $18,259 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 26, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 26, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 26, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 25, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 10, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 10, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 10, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.December 18, 2023 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,358October 22, 2025
- Fine of $7,901December 18, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 25 daysStarting November 11, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Mississippi average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.57 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.07 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.77 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 49.3% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 54.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Madison Health and Rehab Madison · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Madison Co NH Canton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Parkway Health & Rehab LLC Canton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Highland Home Ridgeland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Nichols Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.