Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC

921 Riverview Drive
Cherokee IA 51012
Phone: 7122255724

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality1/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 0.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Cherokee average: 0.3 star higher (2.7), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds44
Average residents per day37.5
Occupancy85%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainACCURA HEALTHCARE (41 facilities)
CountyCherokee
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2000-08-25
CMS certification number (CCN)165425
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle4

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.25
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.69
Registered nurse turnover20.0%
Total nursing staff turnover42.9%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$8,021
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $8,021 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 4, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC have?

CMS certifies 44 beds; the facility reports an average of 37.5 residents per day (about 85% occupancy).

Does Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $8,021 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.