Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC — Nursing Home in Cherokee, IA

921 Riverview Drive, Cherokee, IA, 51012 | 7122255724

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds46
Average Residents/Day35.7
CMS Certification Number165425

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 4.34 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.65 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection January 8, 2026
Total Deficiencies 3

Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 8, 2026).

Inspection Findings — January 8, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 13, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)
    Corrected — January 13, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 13, 2026
CareQED Analysis

Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC is a 46-bed nursing home in Cherokee, Iowa. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident day, above the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.

Staffing appears to be a relative strength, with nurse coverage above the state average, which can help with day-to-day care and supervision. You may want to ask how the facility has addressed recent inspection findings around resident rights, food handling/quality, and infection prevention to understand what changes they’ve made and how they monitor those areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC Medicare and Medicaid certified?

Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC's CMS star rating?

Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC?

Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC reports 4.34486 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC have?

Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC has 46 certified beds.

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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