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Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy
614 E Cherrie Street, Tahlequah, OK 74465
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 125 beds, Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy serves Tahlequah in Cherokee County, Oklahoma and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
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 2.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 8, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 17.6 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 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Oklahoma median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 49.0%.
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 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.6 | 20.1 | 21.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.0% | 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: 8 Jan 2025, 2 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Jan 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 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 | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2022 |
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 49.0%, 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 | 6.9% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.2% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.0% | 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, partnership. Legal business name: East Shawnee Nursing Center L L C. Chain: Bridges Health (33 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Employee Stock Ownership Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 12/31/2020 |
| Bridges Esop, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County Nursing Center | Tahlequah | 110 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 21.8 | — | 3 Jul 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 Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy been cited for?
22 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 Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Oklahoma median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy?
It is part of the Bridges Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bridges Employee Stock Ownership Trust and Bridges Esop, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Jan 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.