Cherokee Trails Nursing Home

Rusk, Texas

Address

330 E Bagley Rd, Rusk, TX, 75785

Phone

+1 903-683-5438

3.3 /10

Cherokee Trails Nursing Home Quality & Safety Report

Below Average

Inspections: 1★ (50%) Staffing: 1★ (25%) Quality: 5★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$85,329 fines 9 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
9 above national median
Total federal penalties
$85,329

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
3.53 hrs below national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.47 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.79 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
1.68 hrs
Physical therapy
0.11 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 1 to 2 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Cherokee Trails Nursing Home 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
140 certified beds · ~50 avg residents/day (36% occupancy)
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Cherokee Trails Nursing Home is a government-owned facility in Rusk, Texas, operated by a hospital district with a total capacity of 140 beds. While the facility holds a 5-star rating for quality measures, it maintains a 2-star overall rating from CMS due to 1-star ratings in both staffing levels and health inspections.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Cherokee Trails Nursing Home?
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How did Cherokee Trails Nursing Home score on health inspections?
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Cherokee Trails Nursing Home?
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Cherokee Trails Nursing Home have?
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home has 140 certified beds.
Does Cherokee Trails Nursing Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Cherokee Trails Nursing Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Cherokee Trails Nursing Home located?
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home is located at 330 E Bagley Rd, Rusk, TX, 75785, Rusk, Texas.
How can I contact Cherokee Trails Nursing Home?
You can reach Cherokee Trails Nursing Home by phone at +1 903-683-5438.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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