CMS Verified · Updated March 2026
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center
63.0
Score /100
2.0★
CMS Overall
1.0★
Health Inspection
2.0★
Quality Care
5.0★
Staffing
#7660
National Rank
Facility
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center
Address
877 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL 35960
Phone
Care Offered
- Long-Term Care
- Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
- 185 Certified Beds
- Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
- Resident Council: Both
- Auto Sprinklers: Yes
Quick Verdict
Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
✅ No fines in 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
Composite Quality Score
63.0
/ 100
Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →
Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
33.9 / 35
33.9 / 35
Quality of Care (25 pts)
6.2 / 25
6.2 / 25
Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
12.2 / 20
12.2 / 20
Compliance History (15 pts)
14.5 / 15
14.5 / 15
Staff Stability (10 pts)
6.6 / 10
6.6 / 10
Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
❌ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
28.6% of residents receive antipsychotic medication — above the national average of 16.7%. Ask staff about non-medication approaches to dementia care.
⚠️ Short-Stay Rehab
27.4% rehospitalization rate — near the national average of 23.9%.
✅ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
Only 2.4% of residents develop pressure sores — well below the national average of 5.1%. Good wound prevention protocols.
✅ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
Only 1.8% of residents experience falls with major injury — well below the national average of 3.3%. Strong fall prevention program.
Overall Rating 2022–2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022–2026
Quality Measures vs National Average
Long-Stay Residents
Antipsychotic Medication Uselong-stay
28.6%
+11.9% vs national
+11.9% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
1.8%
-1.5% vs national
-1.5% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
2.4%
-2.7% vs national
-2.7% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
18.0%
+3.1% vs national
+3.1% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
20.0%
+3.7% vs national
+3.7% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
1.1%
-0.7% vs national
-0.7% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
0.0%
-11.4% vs national
-11.4% vs national
National avg: 11.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay
0.0%
-0.1% vs national
-0.1% vs national
National avg: 0.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay
7.8%
+2.5% vs national
+2.5% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
27.4%
+3.5% vs national
+3.5% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
12.3%
+0.3% vs national
+0.3% vs national
National avg: 12.0% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Quality Measure Trends (2022–2026)
Antipsychotic Medication Use % (lower = better)
Falls with Major Injury % (lower = better)
Pressure Ulcers % (lower = better)
Rehospitalization Rate % (lower = better)
Why does a facility with 1 CMS star sometimes have a higher composite score? CMS star ratings place hundreds of facilities into just 5 buckets. Our composite score uses the raw underlying data to rank facilities more precisely. A 1-star facility may have been penalized in health inspection while performing well in staffing and quality care. Read our methodology.
Current CMS Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★2 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM) Rating
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightCherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center currently provides 4 hours 56 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 46 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 33.5%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 56 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 30 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours40 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours46 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.9 hours per resident per day (CMS, March 2026).
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 26 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours32 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
5-Year Compliance Record (2022–2026)
✅ No fines or serious findings in 5 years
Total citations (2022–2026)32
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)0
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)0
Complaint-driven citations1
Abuse / neglect related citations0
Government fines (2022–2026)0
Total fines paid$0
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days0
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Annual Trends
Government Fines ($) Per Year
Substantiated Complaints Per Year
Composite Quality Rankings
#7,660
of 14,703
National
Below average
Nationally, Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center ranks 8510th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 123rd out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,337 nationally and RN hours rank #3,973 nationally (#48 in AL).
How are these rankings calculated? →
Total Nurse Staffing — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.33 | #786 / 14,703 | #5 / 224 |
| 2023 | 4.21 | #3,057 / 14,703 | #60 / 224 |
| 2024 | 3.99 | #4,281 / 14,703 | #93 / 224 |
| 2025 | 4.82 | #1,514 / 14,703 | #15 / 224 |
| 2026 | 4.93 | #1,337 / 14,703 | #11 / 224 |
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.69 | #5,283 / 14,703 | #60 / 224 |
| 2023 | 0.64 | #5,527 / 14,703 | #64 / 224 |
| 2024 | 0.48 | #8,547 / 14,703 | #145 / 224 |
| 2025 | 0.56 | #7,114 / 14,703 | #127 / 224 |
| 2026 | 0.77 | #3,973 / 14,703 | #48 / 224 |
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-12-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (256) 927-5778 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1â
), Staffing (5â
), and Quality of Resident Care (2â
). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 69.5/100, placing it #8510 of 14703 facilities nationally and #123 of 224 in Alabama. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 56 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 46 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 40 minutes; Nurse Aide â 3 hours 30 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 26 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 33.5%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022â2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 49.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center ranks 8510th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 123rd out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,337 nationally and RN hours rank #3,973 nationally (#48 in AL). Our composite quality score of 69.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends â giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Centre, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/centre/
Contact and Location
ADR
Address
877 CEDAR BLUFF ROAD, Centre, AL 35960
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Legal Name
THE CHEROKEE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
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Facility Details
| Certified Beds | 185 |
| Avg Residents / Day | 156 (84% occupancy) |
| Ownership Type | Non profit – Corporation |
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| County | Cherokee County, AL |
| City | Centre, AL |
| ZIP Code | 35960 |
| Approved Since | December 1, 1977 |
| Resident Council | ✅ Yes |
| Auto Sprinklers | ✅ All areas |
| Ownership Changed | No |
| CMS Certification # | 015200 |
| Last Inspection | December 11, 2025 |
| CMS Data Updated | March 1, 2026 |
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Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026 ·
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