Nursing homes in Cherokee, IA
Cherokee, IA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC921 Riverview Drive · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 44 | 1 ($8,021) |
| Cherokee Specialty Care1011 North Roosevelt · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 62 | None |
| Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare725 North Second Street · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 44 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Cherokee
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Honor 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.July 15, 2026 · Cherokee Specialty Care · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 15, 2026 · Cherokee Specialty Care · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 15, 2026 · Cherokee Specialty Care · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 5, 2026 · Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.March 5, 2026 · Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.March 5, 2026 · Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 5, 2026 · Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 5, 2026 · Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 5, 2026 · Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.January 8, 2026 · Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
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Questions about nursing homes in Cherokee
Which nursing home in Cherokee has the highest Medicare rating?
Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC and Cherokee Specialty Care share the highest overall rating in Cherokee: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Cherokee have been fined?
1 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $8,021 in all. The most was $8,021, at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Cherokee?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Cherokee is the largest?
Cherokee Specialty Care, with 62 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.