The Nichols Center

Q: Is The Nichols Center in a walkable area?

The Nichols Center has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at The Nichols Center?

The Nichols Center's occupancy is 97%.

Q: Does The Nichols Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Nichols Center is registered as a for-profit in MS.

Q: Who is the administrator of The Nichols Center?

Lisha Woodard is the administrator of The Nichols Center.

Q: How many beds does The Nichols Center have?

The Nichols Center has 60 beds.

Q: What is the address of The Nichols Center?

The Nichols Center is located at 1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110.

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1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110 View map

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The Nichols Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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The Nichols Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of The Nichols Center

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.

Facility Direct Line (601) 853-4343

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Mississippi state averages

Total nursing care / resident

5h 7m per day

This facility Mississippi avg (4h 38m per day)

vs Mississippi avg

+11%

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +306% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	39m per day	■ Avg State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 15m per day	▲ 16% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 49m per day	▲ 13% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	4h 15m per day	▲ 21% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	8m per day	▲ 306% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	29m per day	▲ 32% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

64 days

60-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 6 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

97%

Higher than the Mississippi average: 82.3%

Occupied beds

58 / 60

Average occupied beds in Mississippi homes 74 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

CountyMadison

The Nichols Center is legally operated by NC Leasing, LLC, and administered by Lisha Woodard.

Ownership TypeProprietary

Does not offer Alzheimer's Care

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 43 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Mississippi state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Mississippi state average

Overall vs. MS average

Latest Inspection December 10, 2025 Follow Up

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	MS Average	vs. MS Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	43	45	This facility has 4% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (43 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 4% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2019.	6.1	6.4	This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi nursing home (6.1 vs. MS avg 6.4).↓ 5% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The December 10, 2025 follow-up survey found the facility corrected all deficiencies from October and November complaint surveys and restored compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and state licensure effective December 6, 2025.
The November 25, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to treat a resident with dignity and respect, resulting in termination of two CNAs for rude behavior and delayed assistance.
The October 22, 2025 complaint investigation found the facility failed to ensure resident safety during mechanical lift transfers, causing a fall with lumbar fracture and skin abrasion; involved staff were terminated.

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 5

Mississippi average 4.4

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations

Mississippi average 16.9

Citations per inspection

2.4

Mississippi average 3.83

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1

Serious health citations

264% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

0 critical citations Mississippi average: 1

4 serious citations Mississippi average: 1.1

8 moderate citations Mississippi average: 14.6

0 minor citations Mississippi average: 0.3

Citations history (last 7 years)

Quality of Care serious citation Oct 22, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 14, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 14, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 14, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 94

Employees 81

Contractors 13

Staff to resident ratio 1.77 : 1

9% more staff per resident than Mississippi average

Avg staff/day 41

Average shift 7.9 hours

0% compared with Mississippi average

Total staff hours (quarter) 29,650

Nursing staff breakdown

8.2 hours

7.6 hours

7.8 hours

Contractor staffing

3,426 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	46	0	46	14,447	92	100%	7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	15	0	15	6,207	92	100%	7.6
Registered Nurse	11	0	11	1,783	92	100%	8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	1,008	86	93%	7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	990	66	72%	8.3
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	925	78	85%	8.8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	719	71	77%	9.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	695	67	73%	10.1
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	588	71	77%	8.2
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	549	68	74%	8.1
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	507	61	66%	8.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	499	56	61%	8.5
Administrator	1	0	1	480	60	65%	8
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	254	34	37%	7.3

46 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

15 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

11 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 93%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 72%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 85%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 77%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 73%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 77%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 74%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 66%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 61%

1 Administrator

% of Days 65%

2 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 37%

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Total fines amount $8K

80% lower than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: $39K

Number of fines 1

50% fewer fines than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.0

Payment Denials 1

340% more payment denials than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison

This facility $8K

Mississippi average $39K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Payment Denial Oct 22, 2025

26 days

Civil Money Penalty Dec 18, 2023

$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 13.2

6% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 12.4

Functional decline score 21.7

In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly below average Mississippi avg: 2.0

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 19.8%

6% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened 29.7%

21% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 24.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 15.6%

27% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury 2.2%

32% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.9%

In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.8%

70% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.1%

15% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use 28.2%

33% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 97.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 4.27

75% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days 3.41

18% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures

Average Mississippi avg: 1.9

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.4%

12% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.5%

78% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine 96.3%

14% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 84.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 34.8%

25% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits 14.9%

In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury 1.6%

103% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 65.4%

22% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 53.5%

6% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 years

Total residents 53

Medicare

39.6% of residents

Medicaid

50.9% of residents

Private pay or other

9.4% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Nichols Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 94.3% ↑ 7.1pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$463.4K ↑ ~$45.6K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $3.8M ↑ ~$231.8K vs 2022

Operating Margin -5.9% ↑ 1.3pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	91.9%	90.2%	89.5%	88.4%	92.4%	91.6%	92.5%	95.0%	94.2%	87.3%	85.1%	87.2%	94.3%
Beds	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60
Net Income	$46,879	$285,305	$547,440	$281,212	$381,278	$382,689	$327,104	$548,803	$289,379	$324,858	$728,205	-$418,788	-$410,871
Gross Revenue	$6,019,102	$6,181,052	$5,260,056	$5,463,225	$7,875,290	$7,067,160	$7,270,301	$7,399,310	$7,658,347	$6,943,884	$7,222,093	$8,392,967	$10,020,609
Operating Expenses	$4,890,633	$4,978,564	$4,921,112	$5,112,148	$5,556,535	$5,338,303	$5,489,045	$5,572,857	$6,078,333	$6,259,536	$6,379,606	$7,562,821	$8,287,376
Net Patient Income	$39,366	$264,709	$521,569	$232,022	$336,182	$337,028	$282,819	$504,209	$241,094	-$99,876	-$151,556	-$509,012	-$463,440
Net Patient Revenue	$4,929,999	$5,243,273	$5,442,681	$5,344,170	$5,892,717	$5,675,331	$5,771,864	$6,077,066	$6,319,427	$6,159,660	$6,228,050	$7,053,809	$7,823,936
Payroll Costs	$2,204,158	$2,313,625	$2,258,438	$2,380,598	$2,565,904	$2,568,848	$2,654,108	$2,656,400	$2,882,144	$2,910,114	$3,176,970	$3,598,394	$3,830,166
Operating Margin %	0.8%	5.1%	9.6%	4.3%	5.7%	5.9%	4.9%	8.3%	3.8%	-1.6%	-2.4%	-7.2%	-5.9%
Medicare %	23.3%	28.0%	32.3%	28.1%	29.8%	22.9%	24.4%	25.2%	28.8%	33.9%	31.2%	31.1%	33.3%
Medicaid %	61.5%	55.0%	57.4%	55.4%	53.1%	65.5%	62.2%	60.0%	58.8%	53.8%	50.8%	50.5%	46.3%
Private %	15.2%	17.0%	10.3%	16.4%	17.1%	11.5%	13.4%	14.7%	12.4%	12.3%	18.0%	18.4%	20.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$245	$265	$278	$276	$291	$282	$285	$292	$306	$321	$334	$369	$379
Cost/Day	$243	$251	$251	$264	$275	$265	$271	$268	$295	$327	$342	$396	$402
Avg Length of Stay	150.1 days	113.8 days	111.4 days	96.3 days	111.8 days	104.8 days	104.9 days	106.7 days	96.4 days	120.5 days	107.2 days	76.4 days	64.1 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$7.8M

Net patient income

-$463.4K

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$7.8M

Net patient income

-$463.4K

Other income

$52.6K

Payroll costs

$3.8M 49% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.5M

Total costs

$8.3M

What does this home offer?

On-site Medical Care and Health Services

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (60% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 60%

Private pay 40%

Medicaid 1%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 62%

Private pay 35%

Medicaid 3%

1.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Madison's city center to The Nichols Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Meals ($6/meal)

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+

General Mississippi resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Benefits

Personal care Meals Medication management Respite Transportation within AL facility

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors)

General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~200 hours/year) Home mods Assistive tech Transition services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+

General Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Benefits

Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep) Respite (~2 days/year) Transportation Meals

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Who is the owner of The Nichols Center?

The Nichols Center is legally operated by NC Leasing, LLC, and administered by Lisha Woodard.

Is The Nichols Center in a walkable area?

The Nichols Center has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at The Nichols Center?

The Nichols Center's occupancy is 97%.

Does The Nichols Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Nichols Center is registered as a for-profit in MS.

Who is the administrator of The Nichols Center?

Lisha Woodard is the administrator of The Nichols Center.

How many beds does The Nichols Center have?

The Nichols Center has 60 beds.

What is the address of The Nichols Center?

The Nichols Center is located at 1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110.

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The Nichols Center

Overview of The Nichols Center

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Memory & Specialized Care

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Mississippi state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

46 Certified Nursing Assistant

15 Licensed Practical Nurse

11 Registered Nurse

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Physical Therapy Aide

3 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

3 Qualified Social Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Administrator

2 RN Director of Nursing

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

Places of interest near The Nichols Center

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Mississippi

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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