Safety Report: Sequoyah Manor, LLC
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (14) than in the cycle before (25).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 4 | March 18, 2025; December 19, 2024; September 11, 2024; September 1, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 3 | March 18, 2025; December 19, 2024; September 1, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | December 19, 2024; September 1, 2023; September 1, 2022 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | January 14, 2026; September 11, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 1, 2023 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F655) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 1, 2022 |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (F909) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 1, 2023 |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F803) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 1, 2022 |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (F700) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 1, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 1, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | December 19, 2024; September 1, 2022 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 2 | September 1, 2023; September 1, 2022 |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F802) | 2 | September 1, 2023; September 1, 2022 |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F758) | 2 | September 1, 2023; September 1, 2022 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 2 | September 1, 2023; September 1, 2022 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | September 1, 2023; September 1, 2022 |
| 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. (F578) | 2 | September 1, 2023; September 1, 2022 |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F644) | 2 | September 1, 2023; September 1, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| November 13, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 1 days, starting January 23, 2025 |
| November 13, 2024 | Fine | $24,160 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
January 14, 2026 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 18, 2025 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 19, 2024 — 13 citations (includes serious)
November 13, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 11, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
September 1, 2023 — 22 citations
September 1, 2022 — 20 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare