Cherokee County Nursing Center
Tahlequah, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375324) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (918) 456-3456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cherokee County Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Cherokee County Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing star rating of 3, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.5%.
Cherokee County Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Cherokee County Nursing Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1998. The facility maintains 110 certified beds with an average daily census of 105.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cherokee County Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record, with a total fine amount of $0.00 and no payment denials logged. No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in the provided data for this facility.
Cherokee County Nursing Center is part of the Central Arkansas Nursing Centers chain, which operates 38 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.6 stars. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cherokee County Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 48.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cherokee County Nursing Center has 110 certified beds with an average daily census of 105.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Central Arkansas Nursing Centers chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9184563456 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9184563456 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375324?state=OK.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.