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THE NICHOLS CENTER

1308 HIGHWAY 51 NORTH, MADISON, MS 39110
Score: 43 / 100

The Nichols Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 43/100. The facility ranks in the 40th percentile among Mississippi nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

The Nichols Center provides above-average staffing with 4.73 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 14 deficiencies at The Nichols Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.73 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.63 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.21 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.88 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.13 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.50 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Nov 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Mar 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Mar 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Mar 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 27.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.5% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 19.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $7,901

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 13, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5