CHEROKEE COUNTY NURSING CENTER
1504 NORTH CEDAR AVENUE, TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464 · CCN 375324
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 110
- Avg residents/day
- 103.5
- Phone
- 9184563456
Inspection history vs Oklahoma & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Oklahoma avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-02-16 | 6 | 7.2 | 9.5 | -1.2 better |
| 2 | 2023-02-10 | 16 | 8.0 | 9.8 | +8.0 worse |
| 3 | 2021-05-13 | 5 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -2.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.05 | 45.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.28 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.67 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS
- Facilities in chain
- 39
- Chain avg overall
- 3.40 / 5
Inspection citations (27)
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-03-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-03-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-02-16 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-02-16 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-02-16 · Health · corrected 2024-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0578Honor 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.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0700Try 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.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0728Ensure 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.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0909Regularly 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.2023-02-10 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2021-05-13 · Health · corrected 2021-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2021-05-13 · Health · corrected 2021-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2021-05-13 · Health · corrected 2021-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-05-13 · Health · corrected 2021-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-05-13 · Health · corrected 2021-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORTON, MICHAEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2025-01-01 |
| SERATT, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-10 |
| MORTON, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-12-12 |
| SAMS, JERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-12-12 |
Other facilities in TAHLEQUAH
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY | ★★★★☆ | 125 |
| UNIVERSITY PARK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY MEMORY | ★★★★☆ | 139 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.