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Cherokee Center For Nursing and Healing LLC
150 Hospital Circle Nw, Canton, GA 30114
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 100 beds, Cherokee Center For Nursing and Healing LLC serves Canton in Cherokee County, Georgia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1990.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 5, 21 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $186K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 52.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cherokee Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 20 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.0 | 15.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.6% | 59.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $185,650 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Jun 2026, 14 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: K ×4 G ×2 D ×18 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | K | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0688 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2023 | Payment denial | — | 46 days |
| 5 Dec 2023 | Fine | $185,650 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.6%, RNs 54.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.2% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.6% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.1% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Cherokee Center For Nursing And Healing Llc. Chain: Empire Care Centers (20 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Ga 3 Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2022 |
| Ensh Ga 3 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 05/01/2022 |
| Nmga3 Jv Member LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 05/01/2022 |
| Empire Care Centers LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cherokee County
| 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 |
| Woodstock Center For Nursing and Healing LLCabuse icon | Woodstock | 171 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 11.7 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Cherokee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cherokee Center For Nursing and Healing LLC been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Cherokee Center For Nursing and Healing LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $186K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Cherokee Center For Nursing and Healing LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cherokee Center For Nursing and Healing LLC?
It is part of the Empire Care Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Empire Ga 3 Holdco LLC, Ensh Ga 3 LLC and Nmga3 Jv Member LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cherokee Center For Nursing and Healing LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.