Cherokee Specialty Care — Nursing Home in Cherokee, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 62 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 44.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165330 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.58 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.35 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Cherokee Specialty Care had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (May 22, 2025).
Inspection Findings — May 22, 2025
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Level D)Corrected — June 9, 2025
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — June 9, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — June 9, 2025
Cherokee Specialty Care is a 62-bed nursing home in Cherokee, Iowa. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident day, below the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in May 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
The facility’s most recent inspection did not include any severe citations, which may indicate problems found were limited in scope. However, CMS has flagged the nursing home with an abuse icon, so it’s worth asking what incidents triggered that flag, what investigations and corrective actions followed, and what safeguards are now in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cherokee Specialty Care Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Cherokee Specialty Care is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Cherokee Specialty Care's CMS star rating?
Cherokee Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Cherokee Specialty Care?
Cherokee Specialty Care reports 3.58245 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Cherokee Specialty Care had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Cherokee Specialty Care had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Cherokee Specialty Care have?
Cherokee Specialty Care has 62 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare — 2/5 — 0.5 mi
- Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC — 2/5 — 0.6 mi
- Accura Healthcare of Aurelia, LLC — 3/5 — 6.2 mi
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.