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Cherokee Trails Nursing Home, Rusk, TX: 2 star rating, fined $30,933 across 1 fine

Cherokee Trails Nursing Home in Rusk, TX is owned by Baylor County Hospital District, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $30,933 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 38 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on May 20, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
330 E. Bagley Rd., Rusk, TX 75785
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
140
Residents per day
51 on average
Ownership type
Government, Hospital district
Legal business name
Baylor County Hospital District
Fines
$30,933 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
38, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
May 20, 2026
CMS Certification Number
675835
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
September 25, 2024Fine$30,933Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
May 20, 2026F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2026data.cms.gov
May 20, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2026data.cms.gov
May 20, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 21, 2026data.cms.gov
May 20, 2026F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2026data.cms.gov
May 20, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2026data.cms.gov
May 20, 2026F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2026data.cms.gov
May 20, 2026F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2026data.cms.gov
February 11, 2026F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 13, 2026data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.C: widespread, minimal harm potentialCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 28, 2025data.cms.gov
September 25, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedSeptember 26, 2024data.cms.gov
September 25, 2024F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 26, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F926Have policies on smoking.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F808Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov
February 7, 2024F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 7, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 3 individual or personal trusts (2 managers, 1 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Baylor County Hospital DistrictDirect owner100%June 1, 2023data.cms.gov
Cherokee Trails HC LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedJune 1, 2023data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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