Cherokee, IA 51012
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165330 · 62 beds
Cherokee Specialty Care is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Cherokee, IA (CMS Certification Number 165330). CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 3/5). Federal inspection records list 33 health deficiencies, including 1 serious deficiency flag. The most recent survey date on record is May 22, 2025. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: CARE INITIATIVES. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 33 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | May 22, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 1 |
| Harm citations | 1 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| CMS abuse icon | Yes |
| Total federal fines | $0 |
| Fine count | 0 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.35 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.67 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 31.5% |
Chain / affiliated entity: CARE INITIATIVES
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 45 facilities in the current extract.