D61

CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME

Grade D 61/100 composite score

Government - Hospital district

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
1/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

140

Ownership

Government - Hospital district

Total Fines

$85,329

Last Survey

N/A

330 E BAGLEY RD, RUSK, TX 75785
9036835438

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.47h
LPN
0.98h
CNA
2.07h
Total
3.53h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

BAYLOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2023

100%

CHEROKEE TRAILS HC LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2023

SILBERSTEIN, ARI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2023

HARDIN, LESLIE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2023

LYONS, PAULA

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jun 2023

Penalties & Fines (2)

$85,329total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Sep 25, 2024Fine$30,933
Jul 27, 2023Fine$54,396

Health Inspection Deficiencies (39)

March 19, 2025Health9 deficiencies
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Corrected Apr 28, 2025
0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2025
0732CNo harm, Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2025
0940DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2025
0941EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2025
0943DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2025
0946EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2025
0949EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2025
September 25, 2024Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2024
0839EMinimal harm, Pattern

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 26, 2024
February 7, 2024Health19 deficiencies
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0805DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0808DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0813DMinimal harm, Isolated

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0851FMinimal harm, Widespread

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0925FMinimal harm, Widespread

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0926EMinimal harm, Pattern

Have policies on smoking.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0940EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0941EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0942EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0943EMinimal harm, Pattern

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0944EMinimal harm, Pattern

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0945EMinimal harm, Pattern

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0946EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0947EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
0949EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 7, 2024
July 27, 2023Health5 deficiencies5 severe
0584KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

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

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0607JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
0919KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
December 7, 2022Health4 deficiencies
0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 8, 2022
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 8, 2022
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Dec 8, 2022
0908DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 8, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME?

CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME in RUSK, Texas has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 61.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME?

CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME have?

CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME has 39 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME been fined?

Yes. CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME has $85,329 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME have?

CHEROKEE TRAILS NURSING HOME has 140 certified beds with approximately 50 current residents (36% occupancy). The facility is located at 330 E BAGLEY RD, RUSK, Texas 75785. It is a government - hospital district facility.

Data Disclaimer

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