The Nichols Center
1308 Highway 51 North, Madison, MS 39110
The Nichols Center is a nursing home in Madison, Mississippi. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (601) 853-4343
- Last standard health inspection
- March 26, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 52.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Nc Leasing, LLC
- Chain
- Briar Hill Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Mississippi average (12 vs 18).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 22, 2025 from $15,935 to $10,358.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on March 26, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on March 26, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 25, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Payment stopped
November 11, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from November 11, 2025, for 25 days.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 22, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
57 of 202 Mississippi homes (28%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Fine
October 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $10,358 on October 22, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 18, 2023 from $12,155 to $7,901.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
3 citations
Health inspection on March 14, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2024.
3 citations
Health inspection on January 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
31 of 202 Mississippi homes (15%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2023.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 18, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 26, 2024.
Fine
December 18, 2023 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $7,901 on December 18, 2023.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 1, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PHILIPPE, LYNNDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2008
- ROTOLO, DAVIDDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2008
- ROTOLO, ROBERTDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/2008
- BRIAR HILL MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/03/2003
- TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2011
- BURLISON, SANDYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/25/2019
- BURNS, SHARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/28/2008
- GREEN, DONNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/04/2010
- HOOPPAW, NICOLAIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/19/2026
- KING, CURTISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2016
- LEE, JASONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/13/2026
- MUHA, ASHLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/04/2010
- ROTOLO, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/28/2008
- ROTOLO, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/28/2008
- WHITE, DEBORAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/12/2014
- WHITLOW, CARRIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/05/2022
Questions
When was The Nichols Center last inspected?
CMS lists March 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Nichols Center have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since December 1, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Nichols Center been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $18,259 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of The Nichols Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is The Nichols Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.