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CHEROKEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING LLC

150 HOSPITAL CIRCLE NW, CANTON, GA 30114 · CCN 115508 · 100 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing1 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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31 citation(s) appear in this facility's record, none at CMS's actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels in the last three years.

CMS currently lists this facility as: SFF Candidate (the Special Focus program tracks facilities with a persistent pattern of serious inspection findings).

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Serious inspection findings

2023-12-29 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-12-05 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0880, severity K)
Infection Control Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2023-12-05 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0697, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2023-12-05 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0686, severity K)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2023-12-05 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0835, severity K)
Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2023-12-05 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0841, severity K)
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.58

state median 2.97

Weekend staffing gap

−12%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −10%

RN hours / resident / day

0.37

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

0%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

53%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $185,650 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-12-05Fine$185,650
2023-12-05Payment Denialpayment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the EMPIRE CARE CENTERS chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 25 · Immediate jeopardy: 4

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2025-03-14F0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-03-14F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-03-14F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-03-14F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-03-14F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-29F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-12-05F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0655Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesKnot recorded
2023-12-05F0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0697Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-12-05F0698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-05F0835Administration DeficienciesKnot recorded
2023-12-05F0841Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesKnot recorded
2023-12-05F0865Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-12-05F0880Infection Control DeficienciesKnot recorded
2023-12-05F0921Environmental DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-01-12F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-01-12F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-01-12F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-01-12F0698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-01-12F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “CHEROKEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING LLC, CANTON” at medicare.gov/care-compare.