Cherokee Trails Nursing Home
330 E Bagley Rd, Rusk, TX 75785 · Cherokee County
Government · 140 certified beds · 36% occupancy · (903) 683-5438
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Cherokee Trails Nursing Home 1 out of 5 stars overall — much below average. Its nurse staffing is 1% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 6 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.22 nurse hours per resident per day. 1% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 65.3% · RN turnover: 66.7%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0689 · May 20, 2026Corrected Jun 14, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · May 20, 2026Corrected Jun 14, 2026
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · May 20, 2026Corrected Jun 21, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0921 · May 20, 2026Corrected Jun 14, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0640 · May 20, 2026Corrected Jun 14, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · May 20, 2026Corrected Jun 14, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 20, 2026Corrected Jun 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0550 · Feb 11, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Sep 25, 2024ComplaintCorrected Sep 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Mar 19, 2025Corrected Apr 28, 2025
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 43 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.