Tsali Care Center
267 Tsali Care Way, Cherokee, NC, 28719
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 2
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 5
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 2
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 100
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Jul 31, 2025$11,047
- Apr 10, 2025$15,028
- Jul 31, 2024$118,938
- Jul 31, 2024$12,542
- Jul 13, 2023$17,999
- Jul 13, 2023$8,137
- Jul 13, 2023$8,070
- Jul 13, 2023$3,728
- Jul 13, 2023$3,728
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
- Jul 31, 202481 days
- Jul 13, 202383 days
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Bunio, Richard | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Cooper, Casey | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Dando, Jonathan | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Cooper, Casey | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Cooper, Casey | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Bunio, Richard | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Cooper, Casey | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Dorgan, Mary Beth | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Lambert, Lori | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Reed, Jacob | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Tenhengel-Deville, Michelle | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Bunio, Richard | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Tenhengel-Deville, Michelle | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Swain County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Care Of Biscoe CCN 345000 | Biscoe, NC | 3 | 3 | 2 | Not shown | $15,350 |
| Hillcrest Convalescent Center CCN 345001 | Durham, NC | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center CCN 345002 | Wilmington, NC | 5 | 5 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center CCN 345003 | Winston Salem, NC | 5 | 5 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Person Memorial Hospital CCN 345004 | Roxboro, NC | 1 | 2 | 1 | Not shown | $65,099 |
| Blumenthal Health and Rehabilitation Center CCN 345006 | Greensboro, NC | 1 | 1 | 2 | Shown | $217,768 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Tsali Care Center's CMS rating?
Tsali Care Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Tsali Care Center located?
Tsali Care Center is located at 267 Tsali Care Way, Cherokee, NC, 28719 in Swain County, and CMS lists 100 certified beds.
Does Tsali Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $199,217 in federal fine amounts and 2 payment-denial records for Tsali Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Tsali Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Tsali Care Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 1.5 across 2 facilities in Swain County, and 2.94 across North Carolina. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Tsali Care Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Tsali Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 345475
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 100
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 82 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0552 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0554 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0558 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0578 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0583 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0585 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0605 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0636 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0644 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0645 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0688 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0698 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0699 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0761 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0791 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0835 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0867 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0883 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0550 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 21, 2025 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.