THE NICHOLS CENTER
1308 HIGHWAY 51 NORTH, Madison, MS 39110
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How THE NICHOLS CENTER Compares
THE NICHOLS CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Madison, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (4.2%) is below the Mississippi average of 6.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Madison, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.6% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (37% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.1% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE NICHOLS CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE NICHOLS CENTER with other nursing homes in Madison.
How is THE NICHOLS CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help THE NICHOLS CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.2% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE NICHOLS CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE NICHOLS CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does THE NICHOLS CENTER lag behind other Madison options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at THE NICHOLS CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Madison
Madison sits in Madison County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 13,869 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $71,621
- Median home value
- $224,300
Demographics for Madison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Madison.
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