Cherokee County Nursing Center
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
1201 North Vinita Avenue · Tahlequah, OK 74464 · 139 certified beds
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CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
13
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Cited deficiencies
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March 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-10 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 2025-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-10 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-10 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 2025-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 10, 2025 · E
Citation F0730Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-10 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-10 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 2025-03-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-27 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 2025-02-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0622Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-27 under CMS tag F0622 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-27 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · E
Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · D
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2023-12-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · D
Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 11, 2022 · E
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-11 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 11, 2022 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-11 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 11, 2022 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-11 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 2022-11-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 11, 2022 · E
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-11 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 11, 2022 · D
Citation F0645Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-11 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 2022-11-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 11, 2022 · E
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-11 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 11, 2022 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-10-11 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-11-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 3.91 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit - Partnership
CMS Care Compare chain: Bridges Health
Chain ID 91 · 34 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Bridges Esop, INC
parent · PAC 0648660134
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Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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Median · OK$6,367/moNursing Homes
Median · OK$7,026/moOther licensed providers in Tahlequah, with their own public records.
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