About Cherokee Trails Nursing Home
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home, located in RUSK, TX, is a government owned organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Cherokee Trails Nursing Home
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.00 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the ADVANCED HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS network. This chain operates 30 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
For AI Users, Agents, and Developers
Do you use a Generative AI assistant like ChatGPT or Claude or others? If so, you can point your assistant to our MCP server at https://mcp.nursinghomedatabase.com/mcp and have it do the searching for you. Ask your question and use our data to help you find the answers.
- Prefer scripts? Use a public REST API for JSON over HTTPS. Or set up MCP using our setup guide.
- Fair use applies; high-volume or commercial use may need a custom data arrangement.
Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
|
| Health Inspection | 1 |
|
| Quality Measures | 5 |
|
| Staffing | 2 |
|
Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 56 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 214 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.7% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 4.8% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 9.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 52.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 18.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 11.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 27.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 13.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 5.5% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 6 complaints
- 2024: 21 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 28 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Have policies on smoking. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility?s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
Nearby Hospitals
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS HENDERSON HOSPITAL
HENDERSON, TX
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL
JACKSONVILLE, TX
CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL- JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE, TX
RUSK STATE HOSP
RUSK, TX
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
BAYLOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Ownership Structure
- BAYLOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- CHEROKEE TRAILS HC LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LESLIE HARDIN CORPORATE OFFICER
- PAULA LYONS W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- ARI SILBERSTEIN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Avir at Jacksonville | N/A | 5 |
| Legacy at Jacksonville | N/A | 4 |
| The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 3 |
| Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 2 |
| Twin Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 2 |
| Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehab Inc | N/A | 3 |
| Bluebonnet Point Wellness | N/A | 1 |
| Cherokee Trails Nursing Home | N/A | 2 |
| Wells Ltc Nursing and Rehabilitation | N/A | 1 |
Related Analysis
Best Nursing Homes in RUSK, TX
Compare Cherokee Trails Nursing Home to the top-rated facilities in the area.
Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Cherokee Trails Nursing Home directly at 9036835438. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.