Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc
Cherokee, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165425) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,021
Phone: (712) 225-5724 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee reports total nurse staffing of about 3.69 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,021.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee is a 44-bed skilled nursing facility in Cherokee, Iowa, with an average of 37.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 25, 2000.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of about 3.69 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection.
Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare. This information reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover is 42.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,021.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 44 certified beds and an average of 37.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 25, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7122225724 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7122225724 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165425?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.