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.

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.

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