CAverage · score 43/100 · #250 of 386 in Iowa
Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc
921 Riverview Drive, Cherokee, IA 51012 · 44 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Iowa
4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20)above median
$8,021 in fines in 3 years
Why Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (small, 44 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc at a Glance
C
43/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.69 h.
51<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 20.
50<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
33<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $8,021 fines, 0 denials.
29<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, small facilities · CMS record 165425 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address921 Riverview Drive, Cherokee, IA 51012
Phone7122255724
CountyCherokee
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds44
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top quarter
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.