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Tsali Care Center
267 Tsali Care Way, Cherokee, NC 28719 · Swain County · (828) 497-5048
⚠ Special Focus Facility (chronic non-compliance)
Its 26 inspection deficiencies are among the highest counts in North Carolina. Rated #242 of 419 nursing homes in North Carolina by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 6.1 — above the North Carolina average of 3.85.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 77.9 |
| Ownership | Non-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 6.14 (North Carolina average: 3.85) |
| — of which RN hours | 1.30 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 4.23 |
| Staff turnover | 47% |
| RN turnover | 31% |
| Most recent health inspection | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 26 (North Carolina average: 4.7) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 255 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 4 fine(s) totaling $157,555 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 5 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.