SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY
614 E CHERRIE STREET, Tahlequah, OK 74465
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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How SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY Compares
SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY is a 125-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.3%) is above the Oklahoma average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 125 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 46% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tahlequah, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Oklahoma average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.0% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 17.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — better than the Oklahoma average of 4.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.7% (53% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.0% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 27.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Oklahoma averages across 283 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY with other nursing homes in Tahlequah.
How is SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.3% here versus 4.7% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 33.0% here versus 27.2% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 46% occupancy across 125 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Tahlequah
Tahlequah sits in Cherokee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Oklahoma as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 8,174 (16.7%)
- Median age
- 35.8 years
- Median household income
- $43,378
- Median home value
- $126,400
Demographics for Cherokee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tahlequah.
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