Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Centre, AL
CMS certification number015200
Contact & location
877 Cedar Bluff RoadCentre, AL 35960
Cherokee County
- Phone
- (256) 927-5778
- ZIP code
- 35960 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 185
- Residents per day
- 158.8 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- The Cherokee County Health Care Authority
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1977
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.74 (state 3.88 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.66 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.44 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.29 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.8 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 29.2 (state 39.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 4.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 12 health · 11 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-12-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-12-11 | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-20 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-20 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-12-11 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-20 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-29 |
| 2019-11-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-01-20 |
| 2018-09-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2018-10-22 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Cambron, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Frickey, Sheri (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaspar, Enrico (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preferred Health Services INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Cherokee County Health Care Authority (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ellis, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cambron, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preferred Health Services INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Cherokee County Health Care Authority (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Alabama.
How many beds does Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 185 certified beds and cares for about 159 residents per day.
Has Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center?
(256) 927-5778. The facility is located at 877 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.