Nursing homeActive
Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC
921 Riverview Drive, Cherokee, IA 51012712225572444 certified beds · 38 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
11
● 0● 10● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,021
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-08
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-10-30 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-17 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-10 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-07-13 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-13Record 165425-20260108-F550
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-13Record 165425-20260108-F804
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-13Record 165425-20260108-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-05Record 165425-20251030-F550
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-12-18Record 165425-20241217-F689
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-25Record 165425-20241010-F644
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-25Record 165425-20241010-F684
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-25Record 165425-20241010-F880
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-25Record 165425-20230713-F657
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-25Record 165425-20230713-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-25Record 165425-20230713-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-17 | Civil money penalty | $8,021 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.60
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.69
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.31
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover43%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover20%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.3% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 39.1% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.8% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.3% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| Accura Healthcare Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cherokee Care LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dewitt, Samantha Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gemino Healthcare Finance LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leneave, Ted Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leneave, Ted Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ph Pomeroy LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ph Pomeroy LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Toti, Lisa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Toti, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vandelune, Christopher Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Accura Healthcare — 41 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.
No county cost figures on file for Cherokee.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Specialty Care Cherokee | 0.6 mi | 2025-05-22 | 0321 |
| Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cherokee | 0.8 mi | 2026-03-05 | 0182 |
| Accura Healthcare of Aurelia, LLC Aurelia | 5.7 mi | 2026-01-29 | 0131 |
| Good Samaritan - Holstein Holstein | 18.7 mi | 2026-04-09 | 0222 |
| Heartland Care Center Marcus | 14.3 mi | 2026-05-07 | 0180 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |