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614 E Cherrie Street Tahlequah, OK 74465 · Cherokee County
All 3 nursing homes in Tahlequah, OK (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 375124 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Oklahoma average of 2.7.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.38 hours per resident per day at Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy, below the Oklahoma median of 3.73 (US median: 3.72). About 0.28 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.12 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 44.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Oklahoma median 53.8%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy: Medicare and Medicaid
Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Oklahoma's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on January 8, 2025 and found 3 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 22 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 22 citations at Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy across 4 inspection dates, 3 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 22 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (5) and resident assessment and care planning (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, November 2, 2023). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 15, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
January 8, 2025 · 3 citations
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
November 2, 2023 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EPost nurse staffing information every day.
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
June 1, 2022 · 11 citations
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
ECoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Questions to ask on a tour of Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 2, 2023. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- The home averages about 47% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.7 mi
Northeastern Health System TahlequahEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 6m for patients treated and sent home
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19.3 mi
Memorial Hospital of Stilwell StilwellEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 1h 22m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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