THE NICHOLS CENTER
State inspectors recorded 4 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.
Serious inspection findings
2025-10-22 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-01-10 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-01-10 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0656, severity G)
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-01-10 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
4.26
state median 3.71
Weekend staffing gap
−6%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −13%
RN hours / resident / day
0.46
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
0%
share of all nursing hours
Days with zero RN hours reported
1
with residents present
Nursing staff turnover
49%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
3 enforcement action(s), totaling $18,259 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-22 | Fine | $10,358 |
| 2025-10-22 | Payment Denial | payment denial |
| 2023-12-18 | Fine | $7,901 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the BRIAR HILL MANAGEMENT chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- VINEYARD COURT NURSING CENTER (COLUMBUS, MS) —
- WILLOW CREEK RETIREMENT CENTER (BYRAM, MS) —
- CARRINGTON, LLC D/B/A THE CARRINGTON (STARKVILLE, MS) —
- BRIAR HILL REST HOME (FLORENCE, MS) —
- RIVER PLACE NURSING CENTER (AMORY, MS) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-03-26 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-25 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-10-22 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-03-14 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-14 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-14 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-10 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-01-10 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-01-10 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2023-12-18 | F0602 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-12-01 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |