Cherokee County Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Tahlequah, OK

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number375324

Contact & location

1504 North Cedar Avenue
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Cherokee County
Phone
(918) 456-3456
ZIP code
74464 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
110
Residents per day
105.5 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Cherokee County Nursing Center INC
Chain
Central Arkansas Nursing Centers (38 facilities, avg 3.6★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1998
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.13 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.28 (state 0.34 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.07 (state 0.92 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.77 (state 2.53 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.73 (state 3.44 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
48.5 (state 55.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 3, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 6.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 1 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-07-03 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-07-03 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-03-05 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-03-05 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-21
2025-03-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-21
2024-02-16 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-07
2024-02-16 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-07
2024-02-16 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-07
2023-02-10 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23
2023-02-10 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-23

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

NameRoleSince
Erwin, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morton, Michael (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Seratt, James (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ward Manor INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morton, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sams, Jerry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Seratt, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Cherokee County Nursing Center?

Cherokee County Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.7-star average in Oklahoma.

How many beds does Cherokee County Nursing Center have?

It has 110 certified beds and cares for about 106 residents per day.

Has Cherokee County Nursing Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Cherokee County Nursing Center?

It is part of Central Arkansas Nursing Centers and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Cherokee County Nursing Center?

(918) 456-3456. The facility is located at 1504 North Cedar Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.