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Cherokee Specialty Care
1011 North Roosevelt, Cherokee, IA 51012
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 62 beds, Cherokee Specialty Care serves Cherokee in Cherokee County, Iowa and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1997.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Iowa median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 15, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 53.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 41.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cherokee Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 53.2 | 45.5 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.3% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 May 2025, 18 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×24 E ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Jan 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.3%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.2% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.7% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 57.9% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Care Initiatives. Chain: Care Initiatives (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Initiatives | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/12/2010 |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cherokee County
| 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 |
| Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Cherokee | 44 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 45.5 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Cherokee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cherokee Specialty Care been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Cherokee Specialty Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cherokee Specialty Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cherokee Specialty Care?
It is part of the Care Initiatives chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Care Initiatives. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cherokee Specialty Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.