ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc

921 Riverview Drive, Cherokee, IA 51012

CMS 3/5 stars #5 of 5 in Cherokee County (712) 225-5724
Certified beds
44
Occupancy
85%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $8,021 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 20/30 Staffing 20/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.25 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.6 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 43% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $8,021 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.69 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.60 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.31 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 42.90%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 11 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 8, 2026 (7 months ago).

E Jan 8, 2026 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 8, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 8, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 30, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Dec 17, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Oct 10, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 10, 2024 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 10, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ACCURA HEALTHCARE, which operates 43 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ACCURA HEALTHCARE Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PH POMEROY LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
GEMINO HEALTHCARE FINANCE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
LENEAVE, TED Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
TOTI, LISA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHEROKEE CARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DEWITT, SAMANTHA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VANDELUNE, CHRISTOPHER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CHEROKEE CARE LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PH POMEROY LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc

What is the ElderGrade for Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc? +

Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc? +

Residents receive an average of 3.69 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 11 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, Llc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.