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Nursing homes in Cherokee County, Texas
Cherokee County, Texas, has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 610 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (48%). Inspectors recorded 158 health deficiencies over three cycles, 25.9 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $326K across 6 fines.
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 | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 1177 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 48% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 25.9 | 24.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $326K | $54M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir At Jacksonville | Jacksonville | 53 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 20.8 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Legacy At Jacksonville | Jacksonville | 101 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 11.9 | $27K | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Cherokee Trails Nursing Home | Rusk | 140 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 27.1 | $31K | 20 May 2026 |
| The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Rusk | 110 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 22.7 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Twin Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center | Jacksonville | 116 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 29.3 | $174K | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitationabuse iconSFF Candidate | Wells | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 42.2 | $94K | 23 Jun 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. | 18 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 12 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| 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. | 7 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 7 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Creative Solutions In Healthcare (2), Avir Health Group (1), Southwest Ltc (1), Gulf Coast Ltc Partners (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Cherokee County, Texas?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 610 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Cherokee County have the highest CMS ratings?
Avir At Jacksonville (5 stars), Legacy At Jacksonville (3 stars), Cherokee Trails Nursing Home (2 stars)
How do Cherokee County nursing homes compare with Texas?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 48% statewide; citations run at 25.9 per 100 beds against 24.4 statewide.