Nursing homes › Oklahoma › Cherokee County Nursing Center
1504 North Cedar Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464 · 9184563456 · 110 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Central Arkansas Nursing Centers, a group operating 39 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 3.7/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $455,355 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.13 (Oklahoma median: 3.67). RN hours: 0.28. Weekend total: 3.73. Nursing staff turnover: 48%.
All-time on record: 24 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-03-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-03-05 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2024-02-16 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-02-16 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-02-16 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-10 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-10 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-10 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-10 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-10 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-23 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORTON, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/12/2024 |
| SAMS, JERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/12/2014 |
| SERATT, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/10/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 375324. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.