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Nursing homes in Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Cherokee County, Oklahoma, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 374 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (51%). Inspectors recorded 74 health deficiencies over three cycles, 19.8 per 100 beds against 23.3 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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 | Oklahoma | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 283 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 51% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 19.8 | 23.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $5.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County Nursing Center | Tahlequah | 110 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 21.8 | — | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy | Tahlequah | 125 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 17.6 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory | Tahlequah | 139 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 20.1 | — | 10 Mar 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 3 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Bridges Health (2), Central Arkansas Nursing Centers (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Cherokee County, Oklahoma?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 374 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Cherokee County have the highest CMS ratings?
Cherokee County Nursing Center (4 stars), Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy (4 stars), University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory (4 stars)
How do Cherokee County nursing homes compare with Oklahoma?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 51% statewide; citations run at 19.8 per 100 beds against 23.3 statewide.