Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 725 North Second Street in Cherokee, Iowa 51012. The facility operates under for-profit individual ownership and holds a total of 44 certified beds. It serves residents in Cherokee County and the surrounding region. According to CMS data, Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, also below the national average. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which is in line with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to the facility's resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators at the national average level. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing reports, and quality measures submitted to federal databases. Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payment. Medicare certification allows the facility to provide covered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to eligible beneficiaries following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid certification enables the facility to serve residents who meet state eligibility requirements for long-term care assistance. Individuals and families seeking information about specific coverage, cost, or benefit eligibility are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or relevant state and federal agencies. When compared to national benchmarks, Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating and the health inspection rating of 2 stars both fall below the national average, suggesting areas where performance has been measured at a lower level than typical facilities across the country. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 3 stars each align with national norms, indicating that in those specific categories the facility performs comparably to the average Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home. With 44 certified beds, it is a relatively small facility. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report and consider conducting an in-person visit when evaluating care options.