TSALI CARE CENTER Nursing Home


TSALI CARE CENTER (CCN: 345475) is a Non profit - Corporation facility located in CHEROKEE, NC (28719). The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. It offers 72 certified beds and maintains an average of 53.0 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.96931 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since April 18, 1996 and the last listed health inspection was on July 13, 2023, The facility is located in Swain county and provides senior and nursing home care.

TSALI CARE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: TSALI CARE CENTER

Address: 55 ECHOTA CHURCH ROAD, CHEROKEE, NC 28719

Phone: (828) 497-5048

County: Swain (860)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 72

Average Residents Per Day: 53.0 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

First Approved Date: April 18, 1996

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()

QM Rating: 4 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.26604, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.3095, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3936, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.7032

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.96931

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 4.24406, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.7769

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0208

Nurse Staff Turnover: 38.2, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 35.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 1, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9003, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7018, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3413

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.50127, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.3255, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 1.5383

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 5.32127

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.54465

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-07-13 (Score: 148), Cycle 2: 2022-09-23 (Score: 60), Cycle 3: 2021-09-24 (Score: 152)

Total Weighted Health Score: 156.33

Reported Incidents: 2, Substantiated Complaints: 1

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 5, Total Fines in Dollars: 66616.18, Payment Denials Number: 1, Total Penalties Number: 6

Location and GPS: 55 ECHOTA CHURCH ROAD,CHEROKEE,NC,28719 (35.4665, -83.359)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-09-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2023-10-22

Citation on 2023-09-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2023-10-20

Citation on 2023-09-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2023-10-22

Citation on 2023-09-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2023-10-22

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-06

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-15

Citation on 2022-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-09-23

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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 - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-09-23

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

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-14

Citation on 2022-02-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-23

Citation on 2022-02-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-23

Citation on 2022-02-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-11

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2022-09-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0111, Version: New

Description: Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-10