Nursing homes in Cherokee, NC
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Cherokee, part of the Swain area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★, below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Cherokee, North Carolina, and the surrounding Swain County region have access to one long-term care facility, Tsali Care Center, which is operated by the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority. According to official CMS Care Compare data, the facility currently holds an overall 2-star rating. With no nursing homes in the 28719 ZIP code achieving a 5-star rating, families should review individual health inspection and staffing metrics to evaluate local care options.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Cherokee
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Cherokee
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark, ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Tsali Care Center at 2★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Cherokee
| Tsali Care Center CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY · Medium · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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