Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
150 Hospital Circle Nw · Canton, GA · 30114 · 7704795649
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Empire Care Centers
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $185,650 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G December 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 5, 2023 | Fine | $185,650 |
| December 5, 2023 | Payment Denial | 46 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115508 · certified since August 15, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.