Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Cherokee Center For Nursing And Healing Llc during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to coordinate with the state authority for a resident with bipolar disorder, as the Level I PASARR screening did not identify the diagnosis, and a Level II evaluation was not conducted. The resident's hospital discharge document listed bipolar disorder, but the facility admitted the resident without the necessary evaluation. The Admissions Coordinator confirmed the inaccuracies and the need for a new Level I PASARR.
A facility failed to implement comprehensive care plans for two residents. One resident, with multiple diagnoses, fell due to insufficient staff assistance for bed mobility, contrary to the care plan. Another resident's care plan lacked an update for prescribed oxygen therapy, leading to incorrect oxygen delivery settings. Staff interviews confirmed these deficiencies.
A resident with significant medical conditions and a care plan requiring two-person assistance for bed mobility fell from their bed during ADL care due to inadequate supervision. Only one CNA was involved in turning the resident, contrary to the care plan, leading to the fall.
A resident with moderately impaired cognition and multiple medical conditions was prescribed oxygen therapy at 2 LPM via nasal cannula. However, the oxygen concentrator was set to 5 LPM, and the humidifier bottle was empty. The DON and RRT confirmed the discrepancy, noting that night shift nurses were responsible for the correct oxygen setting.
The facility failed to ensure proper infection control practices during medication administration and blood glucose monitoring. An LPN stacked medication cups, risking contamination, and another LPN did not follow hand hygiene protocols when obtaining a resident's blood sugar and cleaning a glucometer. The DON confirmed these practices did not meet the facility's infection control policies.
Failure in PASARR Coordination for Resident with Bipolar Disorder
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The facility failed to coordinate with the appropriate state-designated authority to ensure a resident with a mental disorder received the necessary care and services. The deficiency was identified during a review of the Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) process for a resident diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The facility's policy requires a Level I PASARR screening to be completed before admission, and if positive, a Level II evaluation must be conducted by the state authority. However, the Level I PASARR for the resident did not identify the bipolar disorder diagnosis, and a Level II PASARR was not found in the resident's medical record. The resident's medical record included a hospital discharge document listing bipolar disorder as a diagnosis, dated before the completion of the Level I PASARR. Despite this, the Level I PASARR did not reflect the diagnosis, and the facility admitted the resident without the necessary Level II evaluation. The Admissions Coordinator confirmed the inaccuracies in the Level I PASARR, including the omission of the bipolar disorder diagnosis and the failure to indicate the estimated length of stay, which could have exceeded 30 days. Interviews with the Social Services Director and the Admissions Coordinator revealed that the hospital was responsible for completing the Level I PASARR screening. The Admissions Coordinator acknowledged the errors in the screening process and the need to complete a new Level I PASARR for the resident. The facility's failure to ensure accurate PASARR screening and coordination with the state authority resulted in the resident not receiving the appropriate evaluation and services for their mental disorder.
Failure to Implement Comprehensive Care Plans for Residents
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The facility failed to implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for Resident #50, who was admitted with multiple diagnoses including stroke, coronary artery disease, and chronic respiratory failure. The resident was dependent on staff for all activities of daily living and required the assistance of two staff members for bed mobility. However, the care plan was not followed, as only one CNA assisted the resident, leading to a fall. The Director of Nurses confirmed that the root cause of the fall was improper bed mobility due to the resident's behavior and insufficient staff assistance. Additionally, the facility did not implement a care plan for oxygen therapy for Resident #40, who was admitted with diagnoses including pulmonary embolism and heart failure. The resident's physician ordered oxygen therapy at two liters per minute via nasal cannula to maintain oxygen saturation above 92%. However, the care plan was not updated to reflect this order, and the oxygen concentrator was set incorrectly at five liters per minute. The Director of Nursing and the Registered Respiratory Therapist confirmed the discrepancy, and the MDS Coordinator acknowledged that the care plan was not updated in a timely manner.
Inadequate Supervision Leads to Resident Fall
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The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents for a resident who sustained a fall from their bed during activities of daily living (ADL) care. The resident, who had a history of stroke, muscle weakness, and other significant medical conditions, was dependent on staff for all efforts related to bed mobility and required the assistance of two staff members. Despite this requirement, only one Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was involved in turning the resident, which led to the resident kicking out their foot and rolling out of the bed. The resident's care plan clearly indicated the need for extensive assistance from two staff members for bed mobility, yet this protocol was not followed. Interviews with staff, including the Director of Nurses (DON) and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), confirmed that it was standard practice for two staff members to assist the resident due to their condition. However, the CNA involved in the incident was on leave and could not be interviewed. The facility's failure to adhere to the care plan and provide the necessary supervision resulted in the resident's fall.
Oxygen Therapy Not Administered Per Physician Orders
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The facility failed to administer oxygen therapy to a resident in accordance with physician orders, which was identified during a survey. The resident, who had moderately impaired cognition and medical conditions including pulmonary embolism, anxiety disorder, depression, and heart failure, was prescribed oxygen therapy via nasal cannula at a rate of 2 liters per minute to maintain oxygen saturation above 92%. However, an observation revealed that the resident's oxygen concentrator was set to 5 liters per minute, and the humidifier bottle connected to it was empty. Interviews with the Director of Nursing and the Registered Respiratory Therapist confirmed the discrepancy between the physician's order and the actual oxygen setting. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the nurses on the night shift were responsible for ensuring the correct oxygen setting and maintaining the humidifier bottle. The Registered Respiratory Therapist also confirmed that the resident's care plan should reflect the prescribed oxygen therapy to maintain the required oxygen saturation levels.
Infection Control Deficiencies in Medication Administration and Blood Glucose Monitoring
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The facility failed to ensure proper infection prevention and control practices during medication administration and blood glucose monitoring. During a medication pass, an LPN was observed stacking a medication cup containing liquid medication on top of a cup containing pills, which she acknowledged could lead to contamination. This incident involved a resident with multiple diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure, whose cognition was intact as per the Minimum Data Set assessment. Another deficiency was observed during a medication pass for a resident with type 2 diabetes and acute kidney failure. An LPN did not sanitize or wash her hands before donning gloves or after doffing them while obtaining the resident's blood sugar. Additionally, the LPN failed to apply gloves before using a germicidal wipe to clean the glucometer, contrary to the facility's infection control policy. Interviews with the Director of Nursing confirmed that the staff did not adhere to the expected hand hygiene practices, which include sanitizing hands before and after glove use and not stacking medication cups. The DON also stated that staff should sanitize hands, apply gloves, clean the glucometer, allow it to dry, remove gloves, and sanitize hands again, which was not followed in the observed incidents.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Center For Nursing And Healing Llc | 1.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 |
| Woodstock Center For Nursing And Healing Llc | 9.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 15 | 0 |
| Roswell Center For Nursing And Healing Llc | 15.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 |
| East Cobb Center For Nursing And Healing Llc | 17.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 |
| Jasper Point Of Journey Llc | 17.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 14 | 0 |
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