Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-11 · Fire 2025-12-11
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Centre, AL
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
877 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL
(256) 927-5778
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
185
Certified beds
Average residents
156
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.77
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.66
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.50
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.43
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
16%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
34%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.6 |
2.0
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.3%
8.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.7% |
94.8%
1.9 pts better
|
95.5%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
3.4%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.8% |
5.3%
2.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 33.3% |
24.9%
8.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
13.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 28.6% |
22.8%
5.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
11.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.0% |
14.8%
5.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.0% |
13.4%
4.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.6% |
1.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
2.6%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.7% |
13.5%
11.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.4% |
5.7%
3.3 pts better
|
5.1%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.4% |
84.3%
14.1 pts better
|
81.7%
16.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.3% |
11.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.6% |
2.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 69.3% |
80.3%
11 pts worse
|
79.7%
10.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.4% |
24.5%
2.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2019-11-21 · Fire 2019-11-21
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2018-09-20 · Fire 2018-09-20
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-01-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-12-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2026-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-21
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-20
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2018-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-20
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2018-10-29
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-01-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2026-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-01-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-01-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-01-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-21
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-01-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-20
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-10-22
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Cambron, Jennifer
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ellis, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Preferred Health Services Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
The Cherokee County Health Care Authority
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections
#3
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3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $340,800 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
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