F

Tsali Care Center

267 Tsali Care Way, Cherokee, NC 28719
Score: 22 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 22/100, Tsali Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of North Carolina nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels at Tsali Care Center exceed national averages, with 6.03 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.17 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 82 deficiencies at Tsali Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 6.03 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.17 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.77 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.09 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.61 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.95 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

82
Total Deficiencies
Jul 31, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 82 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0835 Severity F
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity F
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity E
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jul 31, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 10.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 24.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

9 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $205,165

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 22 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 31, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
33