Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC
Nursing Home · Cherokee, IA
CMS certification number165425
Contact & location
921 Riverview DriveCherokee, IA 51012
Cherokee County
- Phone
- (712) 225-5724
- ZIP code
- 51012 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 44
- Residents per day
- 37.5 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Cherokee Care LLC
- Chain
- Accura Healthcare (41 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 25, 2000
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.69 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.60 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.28 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.31 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.9 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 20.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 8, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 30 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2026-01-08 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-10-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-05 |
| 2024-12-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-10 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2023-07-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-25 |
| 2023-07-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-25 |
| 2023-07-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-25 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,021 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-17 | Fine | $8,021 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| PH Pomeroy LLC (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gemino Healthcare Finance LLC (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cherokee Care LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dewitt, Samantha (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leneave, Ted (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| PH Pomeroy LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Toti, Lisa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vandelune, Christopher (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leneave, Ted (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Toti, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Accura Healthcare (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cherokee Care LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dewitt, Samantha (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vandelune, Christopher (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC?
Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC have?
It has 44 certified beds and cares for about 38 residents per day.
Has Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,021 in the last three years.
Who owns Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC?
It is part of Accura Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC?
(712) 225-5724. The facility is located at 921 Riverview Drive, Cherokee, IA 51012.
Other nursing homes in Cherokee
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★★★ -
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.