Cherokee Specialty Care
Cherokee, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165330) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 225-5189 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cherokee Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is right at the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Cherokee Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.67 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Cherokee Specialty Care has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS also does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Cherokee Specialty Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Cherokee, Iowa, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since June 1997 and is licensed for 62 beds, with an average of 37.5 residents at a time. It is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cherokee Specialty Care holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.3%.
On CMS's penalty record, Cherokee Specialty Care has zero federal fines on record and no payment denials, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus status listed for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Families should note that CMS ratings are relative comparisons and reflect a snapshot of data collected and reported through Medicare Care Compare. This profile is based on that data and reflects the most recent reporting period available; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cherokee Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Cherokee Specialty Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a 41.3% nursing staff turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for Cherokee Specialty Care.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 62 beds and has an average of 37.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Cherokee Specialty Care is a non-profit corporation and part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 23, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — and Cherokee Specialty Care scores 3 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 712-225-5189 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 712-225-5189 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Cherokee Specialty Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165330?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.