1 out of 5 stars overall. Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC has the lowest overall rating, with 1 star for health inspections and 2 stars for staffing; reported nursing hours are 3.13 per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 14, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1272.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.42
Licensed practical nurses
0.70
Nurse aides
2.01
Weekend nursing
2.70
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
7.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.2%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.7%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.5%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.4%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
85.7%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: K
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: K
The home failed to designate a physician to oversee resident care policies and coordinate medical care. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 841 — 42 CFR §483.70(g) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $185,650 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Dec 5, 2023
46 days
Federal fine
Dec 5, 2023
$185,650
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of EMPIRE CARE CENTERS · 19 homes · 1.8 stars avg
Occupancy
84.9 residents on an average day (85% of 100 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.