Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 13, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 13, 2026.

• Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 13, 2026.

• 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 July 13, 2026.

• Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 13, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 April 24, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.

• 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 April 24, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.

• Citation K0341. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from December 5, 2023 from $285,615 to $185,650.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

18 of 356 Georgia homes (5%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

• 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 January 10, 2024.

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CMS stopped payment for new admissions from December 9, 2023, for 46 days.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

8 of 356 Georgia homes (2%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

• Citation F0686. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0835. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  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 January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0841. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• 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 January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• 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 January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 January 10, 2024.

• 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 January 10, 2024.

• 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 January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• 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 January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 January 10, 2024.

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CMS fine of $185,650 on December 5, 2023.

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