nursing home in Madison, MS
The Nichols Center
1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110 · (601) 853-4343
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Nichols Center at a glance
The Nichols Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Madison, Mississippi (Madison County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 26, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $18,259.
Nursing staff turnover is 49.3% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Briar Hill Management
- Medicare-certified since
- December 15, 2003
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Madison County
- CMS Certification Number
- 255304
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.57 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.73 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.77 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.10 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 49.3% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 61.5% | 38.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 43 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $18,259 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 55 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91% | 85.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.1% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22.8% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 33.3% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 40.2% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 13.3% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 22.9% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.7% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.3% | 84.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 88.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2026 |
| March 26, 2026 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 13, 2026 |
| March 26, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 13, 2026 |
| November 25, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2025 |
| October 22, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 8, 2025 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| January 10, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 21, 2023 |
| January 10, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 21, 2023 |
| January 10, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 21, 2023 |
| December 18, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| December 1, 2022 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $18,259 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Payment Denial | 25 days from November 11, 2025 |
| October 22, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| December 18, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| BRIAR HILL MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/02/2025 |
| BURLISON, SANDY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/25/2019 |
| BURNS, SHARON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ESTES, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2008 |
| GREEN, DONNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2010 |
| HOOPPAW, NICOLAI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/2026 |
| KING, CURTIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
| LEE, JASON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2026 |
| MUHA, ASHLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/04/2010 |
| NC, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| OMNICARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| PHILIPPE, LYNN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ROTOLO, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ROTOLO, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| RUBERTINO, FROSINI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2017 |
| TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
| WHITE, DEBORAH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2014 |
| WHITLOW, CARRIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2022 |
| PHILIPPE, LYNN Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ROTOLO, DAVID Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ROTOLO, ROBERT Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| BRIAR HILL MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/03/2003 |
| BURLISON, SANDY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/25/2019 |
| BURNS, SHARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| GREEN, DONNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2010 |
| HOOPPAW, NICOLAI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/2026 |
| KING, CURTIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
| LEE, JASON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2026 |
| MUHA, ASHLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/04/2010 |
| ROTOLO, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| ROTOLO, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2008 |
| TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| WHITE, DEBORAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2014 |
| WHITLOW, CARRIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Nichols Center's rating?
The Nichols Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Mississippi nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Nichols Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Nichols Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns The Nichols Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Briar Hill Management. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Nichols Center and how do I contact it?
The Nichols Center is at 1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110. Phone: (601) 853-4343.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.