Cherokee Trails Nursing Home
Rusk, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675835) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $30,933
Phone: (903) 683-5438 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of about 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.3%.
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $30,933.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home is a government-owned (hospital district) facility in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 2000. The facility is licensed for 140 beds but currently serves an average of 50.1 residents.
CMS Care Compare assigns Cherokee Trails an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a staffing rating of 2 stars, and a quality measures rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.22, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.36 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.3%, a figure families may want to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $30,933.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment on record. There is no indication in this data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Cherokee Trails. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data is provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cherokee Trails has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of about 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Cherokee Trails is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 65.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $30,933.00 and 0 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 Cherokee Trails.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cherokee Trails is certified for 140 beds and currently averages 50.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned by a hospital district; no chain affiliation data is available.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Cherokee Trails scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9036835438 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't addressed in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 9036835438 to arrange a tour and ask about staffing and care practices.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675835?state=TX.
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.