Cherokee County Nursing Home
Work
877 CEDAR BLUFF RD
CENTRE
AL
35960
USA
Work 2569275778

4 of 5 stars

Address book Address
877 Cedar Bluff Rd
Centre, AL 35960
Telephone Phone Number
34.1662:-85.6605

Review of Cherokee County Nursing Home in Centre, AL

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Cherokee County Nursing Home, located in Centre, Alabama provides the following services: Nursing Home, Alzheimer's Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Continued Care Community, Short Term Care: Rehabilitation, and Hospice. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare, Medicaid, and Veteran's Benefits. Cherokee County Nursing Home has received 4 stars from Medicare and an average user review rating of 4.0 stars. The Cherokee County Nursing Home has an average hospital, Cherokee Medical Center, located nearby, which scored a 70 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Cherokee County Nursing Home's nearest hospital is 1 miles away. The zipcode (35960) in Alabama, where Cherokee County Nursing Home is located, has an above average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. A more detailed description of the types of care for Cherokee County Nursing Home can be found here.

Information from Cherokee County Nursing Home:

"We are a 185 bed skilled nursing facilty with a 34 bed state of the art Alzheimers Unit. Our newest addition is a 12 bed Rehab Unit, with all private rooms and bathrooms. We offer speech, occupational, and physical therapy."


Average Prices for Care Providers in Alabama
Nursing Home Private:
$5,210/mo
Nursing Home Semi-Private:
$4,830/mo
Payment Options at Cherokee County Nursing Home in Centre, AL
Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Veteran's Benefits
Yes
Long Term Care Insurance
Yes
Subsidy Available
No
Type of Care for Cherokee County Nursing Home
  • Nursing Home
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Continued Care Community
  • Short Term Care: Rehabilitation
  • Hospice
Medicare Audit Summary for Cherokee County Nursing Home in Centre, AL
CategoryThis FacilityState Average
Health Issues46
Care Issues104
Fire Safety33
User Reviews for Cherokee County Nursing Home in Centre, AL

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nearby hospitals Nearby Hospitals for Cherokee County Nursing Home in Centre, AL
  • Cherokee Medical Center
    400 Northwood Dr
    Centre, AL 35960
    Distance: 1 mile
    Tel: 256-927-5531
    Average Rating: 70%
    34.1626:-85.6512Acute Care Hospitals
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 91%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 45%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 95%

User Reviews for Cherokee County Nursing Home in Centre, AL

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4 of 5 stars

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Review of Cherokee County Nursing Home
Cherokee County Nursing Home is a large, for profit, nursing home with 185 beds based in Centre, AL. At last check, the facility had 177 residents indicating that it is 96% occupied which is about average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident and family counseling services.

This nursing home is located in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Cherokee County Nursing Home, was 4 stars, which is a better rating than 81% of nursing homes in Alabama.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Cherokee County Nursing Home with other senior care providers in Alabama. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is about average. The most recent health inspection was on 02/20/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time, for residents to be more depressed or anxious, and to have their ability to move around their room get worse. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and to have pressure sores.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Apr 07, 2010 01:40PM EDT
Cherokee County Nursing Home is a large, for profit, nursing home with 185 beds based in Centre, AL. At last check, the facility had 177 residents indicating that it is 96% occupied which is about average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident and family counseling services.

This nursing home is located in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Cherokee County Nursing Home, was 4 stars, which is a better rating than 81% of nursing homes in Alabama.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Cherokee County Nursing Home with other senior care providers in Alabama. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is about average. The most recent health inspection was on 02/20/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time, for residents to be more depressed or anxious, and to have their ability to move around their room get worse. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and to have pressure sores.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here

Cherokee County Nursing Home Details

Memory Care
Stages Of Alzheimer's Disease Accepted:
All Stages
Dementia Services
  • Family Members Able to Join at Mealtime
  • Family Members Able to Participate in Care Plan
  • Specialty Trained Staff
  • Safe Wandering Areas
  • Regular Assessments by Interdisciplinary Staff
  • Environment That is Easy to Navigate
  • Daily Planned Recreational and Social Activities
  • Activities Tailored to Residents’ Abilities
Facility Details
Year Opened:
1955
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
185
Occupancy:
177
Accommodations
Security
  • 24 Hour Up and Awake Staff
  • 24 Hour Controlled Access
  • Door Alarms (for exit seekers)
  • Emergency In-Room Call System
  • Fire Sprinkler System
  • Security Staff on Premises
Smoking:
Yes
Parking Transportation
  • Guest Parking
Room Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Hook Up
  • Climate Control Thermostat
  • Wheel-In Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Care Options
Outside Agencies:
Yes
Diabetic Care
  • Diet
  • Oral Medication
  • Insulin Injection Staff-Administered
Special Health Conditions
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Breathing Support with Oxygen
  • Broken Bones
  • Cancer
  • Colostomy or Urostomy
  • Depression
  • Emphysema or Other Lung Disease (COPD)
  • Heart Disease or Heart Failure
  • Immune Deficiency
  • Management of an I.V.
  • Management of a Feeding Tube
  • Monitored Intake of Food and Liquids
  • Osteoporosis
  • Stroke
  • Tendency To Fall
On Site Services
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Support Groups for Families or Caregivers
Behavioral Support
  • Does Not Sleep Through the Night
  • Becomes Disoriented (e.g. Sundown Syndrome)
  • Seeks exit or Tries to Leave
  • Wanders
  • Needs Prompting for Their Personal Care
Personal Assistance Types
  • Foot Care
  • Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
  • Catheter Management
  • Sitting, Standing, Walking
  • Toileting
  • Medication Management
Nursing Staff Level:
24 Hours
Physician Staff Level:
Routine Visits
Community
Dietary Options
  • Low Sugar
  • Vegetarian
  • Low Sodium
Dining Options
  • Room Service as Needed
Meals Served
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Snack
On Site Community Services
  • Activity Director
  • Beautician/Barber
  • Chapel/Religious Services
  • Clubhouse/Meeting Rooms
  • Computer/Internet Access
  • Garden
  • Guest Dining
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Maintenance Director
  • Sauna/Whirlpool
  • TV/Media Room
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
1 hour 7 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
2 hours 34 minutes
Registered Nurses:
29 minutes
Background Check:
Yes
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
02/20/2009
Fire
02/25/2009

Community Profile for 35960 in Centre, AL

Annual Crime Occurrences

35960 Avg.
Violent Crimes 2 3
Property Crimes 2 3

Weather Conditions

Average High Temperature 90.2° F
Average Low Temperature 29.2° F
Rainy Days 28%
Average Rainfall 58 inches
Average Snowfall 2.3 inches

Religions

Breakdown of religious affiliations in Centre AL
Percent Religious 52.58%
Protestant 51.21%
Baptist 41.62%
Methodist 8.48%
All Other 2.49%

General Environment

Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better
Air Quality 75 / 100
Water Quality 90 / 100
Superfund Sites 101 / 100
Physicians per 100k 53

People

Male Population 48.10%
Female Population 51.90%
Median Age 42.1 Years
Average Individual Income $18,459
Average Household Income $33,499
Population Change 8.89%

Cost of Living

Compared to the National Average
Overall 20% Below
Cost of Food 7% Below
Utilities 11% Below
Miscellaneous 1% Above

Race

Breakdown of ethnicities in Centre AL
White 90.7%
Black 7.4%
Multiracial 0.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.2%

Education

High School Graduate 62.97%
Associate Degree 3.68%
Undergraduate Degree 6.94%
Graduate Degree 5.27%
Please Note

Zip code-level crime information is provided by U.S. Census data. OurParents ALWAYS recommends that you visit the facility and check with local law enforcement authorities, and draw your own conclusions about the safety of any given care provider and area.

Service Information for Cherokee County Nursing Home

Cherokee County Nursing Home is a nursing home. It provides medical nursing service for seniors with serious illnesses or disabilities twenty-four hours a day, delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aids.

Nursing care facilities cater to several types of patients: some patients require short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; others require long-term nursing and medical supervision. In addition, some nursing homes offer specialized care programs for Alzheimer's or other illnesses, or short-term respite care for frail or disabled persons when a family member requires a rest from providing care in the home. Please note that you can help compare nursing homes by looking at the Medicare ratings of a given facility (Medicare has a 5-star rating system for comparing nursing homes). There are various ways for paying for care in a nursing home. Make sure you know your loved one's Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and understand how you can use tools like long term care insurance to pay for nursing home care.

Also, Cherokee County Nursing Home facility provides Alzheimer's care. This means it has special safeguards for wandering seniors, and caregivers are trained in handling dementia behaviors.

Also, Cherokee County Nursing Home care provider provides hospice care. Hospice care is an infusion of home care and facility care provided to benefit terminally ill patients and support their families through their tough times.

Also, Cherokee County Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility (SNF). It is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care; or rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons.

Skilled nursing facilities cater to patients who either need short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; or require long-term nursing and medical supervision. Skilled Nursing facilities are very often associated with area hospitals.

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