Nursing homeActive
The Nichols Center
1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110601853434360 certified beds · 55 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2022
Deficiencies
12
● 0● 8● 4
Penalties · 3 yrs
$18,259
2 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-03-26
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Mississippi State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-10-22 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-14 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-10 | Complaint | 003 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-18 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-12-01 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Mississippi State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-13Record 255304-20260326-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-13Record 255304-20260326-F658
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-06Record 255304-20251125-F550
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-11-08Record 255304-20251022-F689
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 255304-20240314-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 255304-20240314-F658
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 255304-20240314-F758
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-12-21Record 255304-20240110-F600
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-12-21Record 255304-20240110-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-12-21Record 255304-20240110-F689
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-26Record 255304-20231218-F602
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-06Record 255304-20221201-F695
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-22 | Civil money penalty | $10,358 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-10-22 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 25 days, from 2025-11-11 | — | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-12-18 | Civil money penalty | $7,901 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.73
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.57
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 4.18 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.10
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 3.51 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover49%
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover62%
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Mississippi | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.1% | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 22.8% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 33.3% | 20.5% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 13.3% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 22.9% | 23.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Management, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burlison, Sandy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burns, Sharon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duncan, Kristi Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Green, Donna Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| King, Curtis Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Muha, Ashley Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rotolo, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rotolo, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Trustmark National Bank Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| White, Deborah Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitlow, Carrie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Woodard, Lisha Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Briar Hill Management, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burlison, Sandy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burns, Sharon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duncan, Kristi Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Estes, Timothy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Green, Donna Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| King, Curtis Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Muha, Ashley Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nc, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Omnicare LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Philippe, Lynn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Philippe, Lynn Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rotolo, David Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rotolo, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rotolo, Robert Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rotolo, Robert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rubertino, Frosini Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Trustmark National Bank Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Trustmark National Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Trustmark National Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| White, Deborah Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitlow, Carrie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Woodard, Lisha Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Briar Hill Management — 6 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Mississippi.
No county cost figures on file for Madison.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Madison Health And Rehab Madison | 1.8 mi | 2026-05-27 | 0130 |
| Highland Home Ridgeland | 5.5 mi | 2026-03-30 | 053 |
| Parkway Health & Rehab LLC Canton | 6.7 mi | 2026-02-26 | 1182 |
| Community Place Brandon | 9.3 mi | 2026-05-21 | 0110 |
| Manhattan Community Care Center Jackson | 9.7 mi | 2026-05-12 | 0203 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |