CCN 165425
Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC
921 Riverview Drive, Cherokee, IA 51012 · Cherokee County
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 44
- Residents per day
- 37.5
- Health citations
- 11
- Penalties
- 1
- Fines
- 1 · $8,021
Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Staffing hours
Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.
- Measure
- This home
- State
- U.S.
- Nurse aide
- 2.28
- 2.52
- 2.32
- LPN/LVN
- 0.81
- 0.56
- 0.86
- Registered nurse
- 0.60
- 0.74
- 0.69
- Total nurse staff
- 3.69
- 3.82
- 3.86
- Weekend total
- 3.31
- 3.37
- 3.42
- Weekend RN
- 0.39
- 0.51
- 0.48
Adjusted total nurse hours: 4.25. Adjusted RN hours: 0.70. Case-mix total: 3.33. Case-mix index: 1.217.
Total nursing staff turnover: 42.9%. RN turnover: 20.0%. Administrators who left: —.
How to read staffing hours
Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Fines and penalties
CMS reports 1 fine totaling $8,021, and 0 payment denials.
| Date | Type | Amount or days |
|---|
| December 17, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
Cycle 1 standard survey: January 8, 2026. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 4. Cycle 1 total health score: 20.
Cycle 2 standard survey: October 10, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 4. Total weighted health survey score: 39.75.
Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Health inspection citations
The Health Deficiencies file lists 11 citations for this home, including 1 at immediate jeopardy and 0 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.
January 8, 2026
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|
| F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 13, 2026 |
| F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 13, 2026 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 13, 2026 |
October 30, 2025
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|
| F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 5, 2025 |
December 17, 2024
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|
| F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 18, 2024 |
October 10, 2024
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 25, 2024 |
| F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 25, 2024 |
| F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 25, 2024 |
July 13, 2023
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|
| F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 25, 2023 |
| F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 25, 2023 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 25, 2023 |
Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections