Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center
877 Cedar Bluff Road · Centre, AL · 35960 · 2569275778
185 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 22, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015200 · certified since December 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.