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Nursing homes in Cherokee County, Iowa
Cherokee County, Iowa, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 229 certified beds.
20% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 96 health deficiencies over three cycles, 41.9 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $8K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Cherokee County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 20% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 41.9 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $8K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Care Center | Marcus | 38 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 47.4 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Accura Healthcare of Aurelia, LLC | Aurelia | 41 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 34.1 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC | Cherokee | 44 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 25.0 | $8K | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Cherokee Specialty Care | Cherokee | 62 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 53.2 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Cherokee | 44 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 45.5 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 10 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 8 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 6 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Accura Healthcare (2), The Ensign Group (1), Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Cherokee County, Iowa?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 229 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Cherokee County have the highest CMS ratings?
Heartland Care Center (5 stars), Accura Healthcare of Aurelia, LLC (3 stars), Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC (3 stars)
How do Cherokee County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
20% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 41.9 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.