Nursing Homes in Cherokee, IA
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Cherokee, Iowa are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 67/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Cherokee County.
1 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive.
Data source and freshness
These Cherokee scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in August 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Cherokee
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Cherokee list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Cherokee
- Careage Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare — 70/100
- Cherokee Specialty Care — 67/100
- Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc — 65/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc — 65/100
- Cherokee Specialty Care — 67/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Careage Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare | 70 | Generally Positive | 44 |
| Cherokee Specialty Care | 67 | Use Caution | 62 |
| Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc | 65 | Use Caution | 44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cherokee Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Cherokee?
Senior Care Report Card lists 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Cherokee, Iowa, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Cherokee?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Cherokee facilities is 67/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Cherokee nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 3 nursing homes in Cherokee, Iowa
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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