Nursing home · Rusk, TX
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home
330 E. Bagley Rd., Rusk, TX 75785 · (903) 683-5438
Cherokee Trails Nursing Home is a 140-bed government-owned nursing home in Rusk, Texas (Cherokee County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2000. On average it cares for 51 residents a day (about 36% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in Texas is 2.8.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Texas avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.15 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.86 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 80% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 2 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | May 20, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 8 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $30,933 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Government - Hospital district. Legal business name: Baylor County Hospital District. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Cherokee Trails Nursing Home?
CMS rates Cherokee Trails Nursing Home 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Cherokee Trails Nursing Home have?
140 certified beds, with an average of 51 residents a day.
Does Cherokee Trails Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Cherokee Trails Nursing Home?
(903) 683-5438. Address: 330 E. Bagley Rd., Rusk, TX 75785.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).