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Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center

877 CEDAR BLUFF ROAD, CENTRE, AL, 35960
(256) 927-5778
mycchrc.org
185 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections5/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
185
CMS facility ID
015200
Care type
Nursing home
County
Cherokee
Facility name
Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center
Street address
877 CEDAR BLUFF ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Centre, AL 35960
Phone
(256) 927-5778
Website
mycchrc.org

About this facility — Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center

Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Centre, Alabama. It is licensed for 185 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Alabama (113 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Centre and 224 skilled nursing facilities across Alabama. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center 23 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Cambron, Jennifer
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Ellis, John
Director — since 2013
Frickey, Sheri
Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Gaspar, Enrico
Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Preferred Health Services Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1990
The Cherokee County Health Care Authority
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1990

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1977-12-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-12-11
Nurse staffing
4.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$300 per day (≈ $9,120/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
62% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 32% private/other
Occupancy
92% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
2% below the AL median of $307/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
185
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F-0628
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-01-20
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-01-28
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-01-20
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-01-19
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-01-20
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-12
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-01-29
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-01-31
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-31
2019-11-21Health inspection1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-01-20
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (12 citations)
2018-09-20Health inspection1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-10-22
2025-12-11Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-12-19
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-01-22
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-22
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-12-19
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-12-19
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-12-19
K-0781
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2026-01-08
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-01-08
2019-11-21Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-12-31
2018-09-20Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2018-10-29
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2018-10-29
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 015200.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.036 ratings on Google
★★★★★Nicole Mouchka · 2026-04-09 · via Google

“We were very happy with the care my dad received while in rehab. His care team went to great lengths to try to find things he could eat. They never seemed to mind warming up food for him and storing things in the fridge. They were very responsive and compassionate to all his needs. One tech held his hand and comforted him while he was getting an IV started. One of the nurses said she had no experi…”

★★★★★P. Bouska · 2026-04-02 · via Google

“We felt that our family member got excellent care in a kind, loving and professional manner at Cherokee County Rehab Center. They made them feel like they were special and they noticed that they treated everyone else that way too. Their health improved and we were pleased with the PT and OT they received there. We would highly recommend this facility!”

★★★★★Chelsea Patton · 2026-05-07 · via Google

“The building is clean, meals are well-prepared, and there are opportunities for residents to participate in activities and socialize. Most importantly, our family feels welcomed whenever we visit. We are grateful for the compassion, professionalism, and dedication shown by the staff and would confidently recommend this nursing home to others seeking quality care.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
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