Cherokee, NC 28719
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 345475 · 72 beds
Tsali Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Cherokee, NC (CMS Certification Number 345475). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 2/5). Federal inspection records list 82 health deficiencies, including 4 serious deficiency flags. The most recent survey date on record is August 1, 2025. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $158K across 4 fines. CMS lists this home as an SFF candidate, not as a current Special Focus Facility. Time on the candidate list: 6 months. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 82 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | August 1, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 4 |
| Harm citations | 4 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Special Focus Facility status | SFF candidate |
| Time on the candidate list | 6 months |
| Total federal fines | $158K |
| Fine count | 4 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.30 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 6.13 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation