Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

Inspection history (31)

Records from January 2023 to March 2025.

• March 14, 2025 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 14, 2025 · D

  Citation F0645

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 14, 2025 · D

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 14, 2025 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 14, 2025 · D

  Citation F0656

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 29, 2023 · G

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-29 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · D

  Citation F0690

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · D

  Citation F0610

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · D

  Citation F0656

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · D

  Citation F0761

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · D

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · K

  Citation F0835

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · D

  Citation F0609

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · K

  Citation F0686

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · D

  Citation F0698

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · F

  Citation F0865

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0865 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · E

  Citation F0921

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · D

  Citation F0759

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · D

  Citation F0655

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-05 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (2)

Total fines on file: $185,650

• December 5, 2023 · Fine

  Citation FINE-36787

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $185,650 against this nursing home on 2023-12-05 (Fine ID: 36787). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• December 5, 2023 · Payment Denial

  Citation PAYDEN-2023-12-09

  CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2023-12-09, lasting 46 days (triggered by inspection on 2023-12-05). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 2.95 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

For profit

1. Parent organization: Empire Care Centers LLC

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

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3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

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5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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