Cherrelyn Healthcare Center
5555 S Elati St, Littleton, CO 80120
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Littleton, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 30, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since June 15, 202238 (Colorado average 25)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
Health inspection on August 10, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on December 30, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on January 30, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0849 2 times since 2022.
Fire safety inspection on January 30, 2025
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0927. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Health inspection on August 16, 2023
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.
Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2023.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2023.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2023.
Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on August 16, 2023
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2023.
Citation K0281. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.
Citation K0541. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0541 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0711 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Health inspection on June 15, 2022
21 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity H is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
45 of 210 Colorado homes (21%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.
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Citation F0725. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0677. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0726. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0835. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0885. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0744. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0943. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on June 15, 2022
18 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2022.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2022.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2022.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.
Citation K0346. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.
Citation K0354. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.
Citation K0522. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an externally vented heating system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2022.
Citation K0531. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.
Citation K0541. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.
Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2022.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2022.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2022.
Citation K0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (303) 798-8686
- Last standard health inspection
- January 30, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 190
- Residents per day, on average
- 177
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Snh Co Tenant LLC
- Chain
- Stellar Senior Living
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Colorado average (38 vs 25).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SPTMNR PROPERTIES TRUST5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2024
- CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/22/2024
- D.E. SHAW & CO., L.P.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/22/2024
- DIVERSIFIED HEALTHCARE TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2020
- H/2 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES IV L.P.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/22/2024
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- SNH PROJ LINCOLN TRS LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2024
- SNH TRS LICENSEE HOLDCO LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2020
- SNH TRS, INC.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2020
- ABP TRUSTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/22/2024
- BLACKROCK INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/22/2024
- CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/22/2024
- D.E. SHAW & CO., L.P.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/22/2024
- DIVERSIFIED HEALTHCARE TRUSTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- FLAT FOOTED LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/22/2024
- H/2 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES IV L.P.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/22/2024
- SNH PROJ LINCOLN TRS LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- SNH TRS LICENSEE HOLDCO LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- SNH TRS, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- SPTMNR PROPERTIES TRUSTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- STELLAR CHERRELYN MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2021
- STELLAR SENIOR LIVING B LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2021
- STELLAR V LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2021
- VANGUARD GROUP INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/22/2024
- BECTON, JOSHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/11/2019
- BENTON, EVRETTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2021
- BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- BROWN, MATTHEWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2023
- CLARK, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- MARQUES, ABDELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- MARTINEZ, RACHELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2021
- PORTNOY, ADAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
Questions
When was Cherrelyn Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists January 30, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Cherrelyn Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 38 health citations since June 15, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Cherrelyn Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Cherrelyn Healthcare Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Cherrelyn Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.