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Cherokee County Nursing Center
1504 North Cedar Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464
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.
Cherokee County Nursing Center, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is certified for 110 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Central Arkansas Nursing Centers chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Oklahoma median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 6, 16 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 21.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Oklahoma median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 48.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cherokee Co. median | Oklahoma median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 24 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.8 | 20.1 | 21.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.5% | 48.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $4,017 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 283 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: Oklahoma average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 3 Jul 2025, 16 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | 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 | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oklahoma average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.5%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Oklahoma median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.5% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.9% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 14.1% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Cherokee County Nursing Center Inc. Chain: Central Arkansas Nursing Centers (38 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Manor Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/12/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 3 facilities in Cherokee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cherokee County Nursing Center been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Oklahoma median is 20 per facility.
Has Cherokee County Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cherokee County Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Oklahoma median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cherokee County Nursing Center?
It is part of the Central Arkansas Nursing Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cherokee County Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Jul 2025.
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.