All citations for Cherokee Trails Nursing Home

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 20, 2026

Showing 1 to 20 of 20 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No follow-up visit needed.

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.