Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center
Centre, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015200) · 185 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 927-5778 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.8 percent.
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Centre, Alabama, located in Cherokee County. The facility is certified for 185 beds and reports an average daily census of 158.8 residents. It operates under non-profit corporation ownership, and CMS records show no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. This overall score is composed of four CMS component ratings: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS Care Compare shows no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00 and zero payment denials logged. There is no abuse icon indicated for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on December 1, 1977. No chain affiliation information is included in the data provided for this listing. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied and does not include cost, availability, or tour information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and nursing turnover of 34.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record, a total fine amount of $0.00, and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 185 beds and reports an average daily census of 158.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a non-profit corporation structure; no chain affiliation information is included in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on December 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star here), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 2569275778 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 2569275778 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015200?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.