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HomeGeorgiaCherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

150 Hospital Circle Nw, Canton, GA 301147704795649WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(216 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
100
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
1 fine(s) totaling $185,650

How Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC Compares in Georgia

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
GA average
2.7/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
GA average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
GA average
2.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.95 hrs/day
GA average
3.57 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.44 hrs/day
GA average
0.50 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
52.6%
GA average
46.0%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Georgia average of 2.7/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Georgia average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.95 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.57.
Staff turnover is 52.6%, higher than the Georgia average of 46.0%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
21
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 5, 2023
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 14, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 16 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,604/mo
Georgia median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Georgia median
Cherokee County 65+
40,371
15.0% of county
County Population
268,567
Cherokee County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Canton, Georgia with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
88.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 15, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Cherokee
Last Inspection
Mar 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
218.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0841Immediate Jeopardy

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for 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.

Survey: Dec 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$185,650
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineDec 5, 2023
$185,650
Payment DenialDec 5, 2023
46 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.76 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.95 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.60 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.6%
RN Turnover
54.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 1, 2022
ENSH GA 3 LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%May 1, 2022
NMGA3 JV MEMBER LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%May 1, 2022
MARTENS, THOMASW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
HELLER, SHLOMOCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 1, 2022
HELLER, SHLOMOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
MARTENS, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC and nearby alternatives.

All Georgia facilities
Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Canton, GACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $185,650
Canton Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Canton, GA1.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Woodstock Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Woodstock, GA9.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Roswell Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Roswell, GA15.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $206,486
East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Marietta, GA17.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Jasper Point of Journey LLC
Jasper, GA17.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $4,233
Pruitthealth - Jasper
Jasper, GA17.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Canton, GA · Current facility
—2/51/51/5$185,650
Canton Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Canton, GA
1.3 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Woodstock Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Woodstock, GA
9.3 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Roswell Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Roswell, GA
15.6 mi1/51/51/5$206,486
East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Marietta, GA
17.6 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Jasper Point of Journey LLC
Jasper, GA
17.7 mi1/52/51/5$4,233
Pruitthealth - Jasper
Jasper, GA
17.7 mi5/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC?▾
Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Georgia is $7,604/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC had any health inspection violations?▾
Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 14, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $185,650.
What are the staffing levels at Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC?▾
Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC provides 2.95 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, 0.74 LPN hours, and 1.76 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.6%.
How many beds does Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC have?▾
Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC has 100 certified beds with an average of 88.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Empire Care Centers chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Georgia, including 1 in Canton. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC?▾
On Google Maps, Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 216 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Empire Care Centers

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