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Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing

150 Hospital Circle Nw

4.3(267 ratings)· Canton average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
100
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
100

What Families Think

Reviewers consistently praise Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing for attentive, caring staff and steady, hands-on leadership. Families describe an easy admission process, a clean facility, and staff who responded quickly and compassionately during a medical emergency. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with one long-term family member reporting three years of consistent, quality care.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring and responsive
  • Consistent, hands-on leadership noted by reviewers
  • Easy admission process during a difficult time
  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Prompt medical response during a resident's stroke
  • Activities offered with family participation encouraged

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing is a senior living community in Canton, Georgia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 267 reviews.

About Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing

Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Canton, Georgia, licensed for up to 100 residents. The community offers both traditional nursing care and hospice services, with the capacity to manage acute medical events on-site or coordinate hospital transfers when needed.

Families consistently praise the stability and accountability of the leadership team, describing a hands-on presence that shapes the daily environment. Staff relationships stand out in reviews, residents develop genuine connections with caregivers, and families note responsiveness to both routine needs and medical emergencies. The facility maintains cleanliness and offers activities that residents and visiting family members can enjoy together. One family wrote, "the staff actually care, and the Jell-O wiggles with quiet dignity."

Recent facility improvements, including refreshed exterior aesthetics, reflect ongoing investment in the resident experience. Families also note that the admission process is straightforward during an understandably stressful time.

Cherokee Center holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 267 Google reviews, with the vast majority of families recommending the community.

Types of Care at Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing

4.3overall · 267 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (267)

Yogie K (Lady Kagler)

Apr 2026

via Google

If you’re trying to decide where to place your loved one, Cherokee Nursing and Healing is a strong choice. What truly sets this facility apart is its consistent, hands-on leadership. You can feel the difference when leadership is present, accountable, and committed—not just occasionally, but every day. That consistency creates a stable environment for both residents and staff. The team knows what’s expected, communication is clear, and there’s a genuine focus on quality care and respect for every resident. It’s not just about meeting standards—it’s about creating a place where people are cared for with intention. Choosing a facility is never easy, but knowing there is strong, steady leadership in place brings a level of trust and reassurance that matters. Cherokee Nursing and Healing offers that foundation, and it shows in the way the building operates and how residents are treated.

Tarra Nelson

Mar 2026

via Google

My dad has been at Cherokee Center for 3 years and I have been very pleased with his care. The staff is caring and responsive. The facility is clean. They have activities for the residents and family can participate as well.

Kenzie Sheffield

Mar 2026

via Google

This facility was wonderful for my family, easiest admission process in such a vulnerable time. My disabled father was wonderfully taken care of, he never complained only showed us how great of a relationship he had with their team. He unfortunately suffered another stroke while there and was promptly taken care of and taken to the hospital, to which he returned back to the facility on hospice. The staff there showed how much my Dad meant to them as a resident and I knew I had made the right decision for him then. Nurse Rebecca and Misty were so wonderful to us and our family. My dad enjoyed most of the food and appreciated the upkeep of the facility in general, as did we when we visited. You can trust your loved ones will be taken care of here.

Ben Inabinet

Mar 2026

via Google

Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing is exactly what you want when you no longer want to mow a lawn, remember where you parked, or pretend small talk is interesting. It’s warm, it’s safe, the staff actually care, and the Jell-O wiggles with quiet dignity. Would I recommend it? Yes—with the following caveats: bring your own hot sauce, learn to love Lawrence Welk reruns, and never, ever sit in the front row during trivia if you value your self-esteem. Solid choice for the second half of Act III. Would stay again (probably involuntarily).

Toren Anderson

Feb 2026

via Google

Kudos for bright railing on the building! Why make a nursing home look like a prison if you don't have to? I love going to visit mom today and seeing this bright new paint job.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 42 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 14, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025

Dec 29, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

Dec 5, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard20 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

Jan 12, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing offer?

Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing located?

Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing is located at 150 Hospital Circle Nw in Canton, Georgia.

What do families say about Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing?

Reviewers consistently praise Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing for attentive, caring staff and steady, hands-on leadership. Families describe an easy admission process, a clean facility, and staff who responded quickly and compassionately during a medical emergency. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with one long-term family member reporting three years of consistent, quality care.

How did Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing do on recent health and safety inspections?

Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 42 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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