Cherokee Specialty Care
1011 North Roosevelt · Cherokee, IA · 51012 · 7122255189
62 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,190 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 9, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 10, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165330 · certified since June 23, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.