Tsali Care Center

Tsali Care Center, located at 267 Tsali Care Way in Cherokee, North Carolina, is a skilled nursing facility operating within the sovereign lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians—one of the most culturally significant and naturally stunning communities in the American Southeast. As a nonprofit corporation, Tsali Care Center is deeply embedded in the mission of serving the health and dignity of Cherokee elders and community members with care that honors their heritage and values. The center provides comprehensive skilled nursing services, including 24-hour licensed nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, long-term residential care, and specialized programs designed to meet the medical and cultural needs of the residents it serves. As a nonprofit, every operational decision is made in service of residents and the broader Cherokee community rather than external shareholders—a commitment that shapes the culture of care throughout the facility. Cherokee, North Carolina sits at the southeastern gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States. The natural beauty surrounding Tsali Care Center is extraordinary—the Oconaluftee River runs through the town, the Appalachian Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop, and the Blue Ridge Parkway offers some of the most scenic drives in the country just minutes away. For residents, the setting offers a profound sense of place and peace. The community itself is rich with cultural heritage. The Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Oconaluftee Indian Village, and Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual—the oldest Native American cooperative in the country—are all located nearby. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort serves as a major regional employer and entertainment anchor. For medical support, the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, located in Cherokee, provides primary and specialty care with deep ties to the same community Tsali Care Center serves. For families of Cherokee tribal members or residents of western North Carolina's mountain communities, Tsali Care Center represents a uniquely local, culturally sensitive, and mission-driven skilled nursing option in one of the most beautiful places in the country.