The Nichols Center

The Nichols Center

Madison, Mississippi

Address

1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS, 39110

Phone

+1 601-853-4343

6.0 /10

The Nichols Center Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 3★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 2★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$7,901 fines 5 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
5 below national median
Total federal penalties
$7,901

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
5.64 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.75 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
1.21 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.88 hrs
Physical therapy
0.08 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for The Nichols Center 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
60 certified beds · ~53 avg residents/day (88% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

The Nichols Center is a 60-bed, for-profit corporate skilled nursing facility located in Madison, Mississippi. It holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 4-star staffing rating and a 3-star health inspection rating. The facility is also evaluated with a 2-star rating for its clinical quality measures.

Location

1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS, 39110, Madison, MS

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for The Nichols Center?
The Nichols Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did The Nichols Center score on health inspections?
The Nichols Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for The Nichols Center?
The Nichols Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does The Nichols Center have?
The Nichols Center has 60 certified beds.
Does The Nichols Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, The Nichols Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is The Nichols Center located?
The Nichols Center is located at 1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS, 39110, Madison, Mississippi.
How can I contact The Nichols Center?
You can reach The Nichols Center by phone at +1 601-853-4343.

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Where this data comes from

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