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Live to your potential at The Nichols Center, a distinct nursing home in Madison, MS, that offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. With its comprehensive care options, residents receive the right care for their unique needs around the clock. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences.
Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted based on their interests. Well-balanced dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This nursing home is ideal for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years.
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
The Nichols Center is legally operated by NC Leasing, LLC, and administrated by Lisha Woodard.
Accept Medicaid: Yes
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
In Mississippi, the State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure conducts unannounced surveys to monitor facility compliance with health, safety, and resident rights laws.
32 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
3 routine inspections
4 other visits
2 life safety inspections
14 with issues
49 without issues
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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1.7 miles from city center
1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 7.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 7.6 | No |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 0 | 48 | 12,817 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,260 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,269 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,329 | 85 | 93% | 9.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,042 | 64 | 70% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 997 | 90 | 99% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 889 | 76 | 84% | 9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 525 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 524 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 522 | 63 | 69% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 57 | 63% | 8.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 52 | 57% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 190 | 55 | 60% | 3.2 |
Mississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.
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100% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 1
4
264% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 1.1
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.2
6% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 12.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.7
In line with Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 22.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.8%
6% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.7%
21% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 24.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.6%
27% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
32% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.9%
In line with Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 7.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
70% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.1%
15% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.2%
33% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 95.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 97.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.27
75% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 2.44
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.41
18% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 2.88
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
12% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 87.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
78% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 2.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.3%
14% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 84.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
34.8%
25% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 27.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
14.9%
In line with Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 15.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.6%
103% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
65.4%
22% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.5%
6% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
80% lower than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: $39K
50% fewer fines than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
340% more payment denials than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 0.2
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Oct 22, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 18, 2023
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for The Nichols Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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