Quick answers
- Where is The Nichols Center?
- 1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110, in Madison County, Mississippi.
- What is the phone number of The Nichols Center?
- (601) 853-4343, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of The Nichols Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has The Nichols Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $18,259 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at The Nichols Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 1, 2022 to March 26, 2026), Medicare lists 12 health citations; the most serious was level G. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 1, 2022 to March 26, 2026), The Nichols Center had 12 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $18,259 in total (2 fines, the latest on October 22, 2025) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 4.70 hours per resident per day; the Mississippi average is 4.20 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: March 26, 2026 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 22, 2025 (complaint investigation); November 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 26, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 3 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
Previous cycle: March 14, 2024 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 14, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement 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.”
Earlier cycle: December 1, 2022 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 1, 2022 (standard health inspection); December 18, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 10, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0656 Level G
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 2 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0602 Level D
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (1)
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $18,259 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| October 22, 2025 | Payment denial | from November 11, 2025, 25 days |
| December 18, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.81 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.95 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.94 | 2.46 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.70 | 4.20 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.93 | 3.48 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.72 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 52.6% | 44.4% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 61.5% | 36.6% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 6 nursing homes: Briar Hill Management.
Legal business name: NC Leasing, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (5)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippe, Lynn | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 28, 2008 |
| Rotolo, David | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 28, 2008 |
| Rotolo, Robert | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 28, 2008 |
| Briar Hill Management, LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | September 3, 2003 |
| Trustmark National Bank | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | July 1, 2011 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 52.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Briar Hill Management |
| Legal business name | NC Leasing, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2003-12-15 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110 |
| County | Madison County |
| State | Mississippi |
| Phone | (601) 853‑4343 |
| CMS Certification Number | 255304 |
| Name in Medicare records | THE NICHOLS CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- The Madison Health and Rehab1.8 mi · Madison, MS · 3 of 5 stars
- Highland Home5.5 mi · Ridgeland, MS · 2 of 5 stars
- Parkway Health & Rehab LLC6.7 mi · Canton, MS · 1 of 5 stars
- Community Place9.3 mi · Brandon, MS · 5 of 5 stars
- Manhattan Community Care Center9.7 mi · Jackson, MS · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Merit Health Madison6.8 mi · Canton, MS · Acute Care Hospital
- Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of MS10 mi · Flowood, MS · Psychiatric Hospital
- Merit Health River Oaks11 mi · Flowood, MS · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13