Cherokee Specialty Care
1011 North Roosevelt, Cherokee, IA 51012 · CCN 165330
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 62
- Avg residents/day
- 44.8
- Phone
- 7122255189
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-22 | 3 | 6.2 | 9.5 | -3.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-07-18 | 17 | 7.0 | 9.8 | +10.0 worse |
| 3 | 2023-11-09 | 18 | 7.9 | 9.3 | +10.1 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.49 | 54.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.34 | 83.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.99 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $8,190
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CARE INITIATIVES
- Facilities in chain
- 43
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (38)2 actual harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Actual harm
- DF0691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-20 · Health · corrected 2024-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2024-01-04 · Health · corrected 2024-01-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0625Notify 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.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-07-10 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28
Actual harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2010-11-12 |
| BOEVE, DESTINY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-01 |
| JURGENS, MICHAEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| SCHUBERT, KRISTI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2009-01-01 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-06-01 |
| BOWEN, LANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| CAROTHERS, MARY JANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-01-01 |
| CHILDS, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-01-01 |
| CORLESS, PETER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| KREIN, KEITH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-06-29 |
| RUST, ELIZABETH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-01-01 |
| STURM, DENISE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| UPMEYER, LINDA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-06-29 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-06-01 |
| DIXON, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-06-01 |
| DRAKE, EMILY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-01-04 |
| GILYARD, TANYA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-05-23 |
| KUHN, JERAMY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2008-06-25 |
| MCDYER, JESSICA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-02-22 |
| COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2025-01-01 |
Other facilities in Cherokee
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC | ★★★☆☆ | 44 |
| Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare | ★★☆☆☆ | 44 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.