From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 20, 2026Sources
The short version
The LPN rate posted here starts at $24.50 an hour, with listed ranges running up to $27.50.
For experienced nursesSources
A nurse writing a review said base wages here run higher than other area nursing homes.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2025-08-11Source: indeed.comReviewers describe kind colleagues and supervisors who back them up, which matters on your first long-term care job.
For new gradsSources
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$24.50/hr
LPN hourly rate
As of 2026-09-20
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- Hourly pay
LPN hourly pay range ($24.50 - $27.50/hr)
As of 2026-09-20
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- Hourly pay
LPN Glassdoor listed range upper bound ($25 - $28/hr)
As of 2026-09-20
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- Hourly pay
Certified Nursing Assistant starting rate ($14.50/hr)
As of 2026-09-20
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- Hourly pay
Certified Nursing Assistant ($15/hr)
As of 2026-09-20
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- Sign-on bonus
$250.00
Sign-on bonus for general hiring (cook and dietary aides noted)
As of 2026-09-20
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and workload pressures
- Some staff report periods of short staffing, heavy resident ratios, and supply searches, while others note staffing rebounds rapidly and is typical for nursing homes.
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As of 2025-11-06Source: indeed.com- Workplace culture and management
- Reviews highlight kind colleagues and supportive supervisors, but a few employees complain about management favoritism or feeling undervalued.
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- Compensation compared to local facilities
- A nurse noted the facility pays higher base wages than other area nursing homes.
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As of 2025-08-11Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Staff reviews describe stretches of short staffing, heavy resident loads, and hunting for supplies — though some say staffing recovers quickly and call it typical for nursing homes.
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As of 2025-11-06Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Current openings at Cherokee County Nursing Center
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- facebook.com/tsalicarecenter/posts/tsali-care-center-is-growing-and-with-that-growth-comes-new-opportunities-to-joi/1592671642661391
Nursing here · as of 2026-09-20
- glassdoor.co.uk/Overview/Working-at-Cherokee-County-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-EI_IE5845474.11,53.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026-01-30
- indeed.com/cmp/Cherokee-County-Nursing-Center/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-20
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