C

CHEROKEE COUNTY NURSING CENTER

1504 NORTH CEDAR AVENUE, TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464
Score: 60 / 100

With a score of 60 out of 100, Cherokee County Nursing Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Oklahoma nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Tahlequah location.

Staffing at Cherokee County Nursing Center is near the national average, with 4.05 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 27 deficiencies at Cherokee County Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.05 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.28 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.12 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.65 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.59 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.27 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

27
Total Deficiencies
Mar 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 27 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Mar 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Mar 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 4, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity E
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Feb 15, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Feb 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service 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 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.7% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 3.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.6% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 20.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
110
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 15, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6