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Nursing homes in Cherokee County, Georgia
Cherokee County, Georgia, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 371 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (50%). Inspectors recorded 62 health deficiencies over three cycles, 16.7 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $186K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Cherokee County | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 356 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 50% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 16.7 | 15.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $186K | $4.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Center For Nursing and Healing LLC | Canton | 100 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Cherokee Center For Nursing and Healing LLC | Canton | 100 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | $186K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Woodstock Center For Nursing and Healing LLCabuse icon | Woodstock | 171 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 11.7 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 4 |
| F0761 | 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. | 3 |
| F0584 | 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. | 3 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Empire Care Centers (3).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Cherokee County, Georgia?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 371 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Cherokee County have the highest CMS ratings?
Canton Center For Nursing and Healing LLC (2 stars), Cherokee Center For Nursing and Healing LLC (2 stars), Woodstock Center For Nursing and Healing LLC (1 stars)
How do Cherokee County nursing homes compare with Georgia?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 50% statewide; citations run at 16.7 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.