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3 licensed nursing homes in Cherokee, NC
Updated October 21, 2026
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Tsali Care Center

267 Tsali Care Way, Cherokee, NC 28719

Tsali Care Center is designated a Special Focus Facility, meaning it's among the worst performers nationwide with a history of serious quality problems, reflected in its 2.0 overall rating and 1.0 health inspection score. Nursing turnover is also below national rates, which could mean more consistent faces are caring for residents.

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6.3Solid

Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing

230 NC HWY 141, Murphy, NC 28906

Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (37%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 27%.

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2.8Concerns

Valley View Care and Rehabilitation

551 Kent Street, Andrews, NC 28901

Valley View Care and Rehabilitation presents a stark contradiction: while staffing levels are rated a strong 4.0 stars, their federal health inspection score is a low 2.0 out of 5. You can press the call button at 2 AM and someone is likely to come, with registered nurse coverage at 0.98 hours per resident daily, better than the national average.

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Cherokee, NC?
3 licensed nursing homes in Cherokee, NC, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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