Cherokee Specialty Care

Cherokee Specialty Care is a long-term care facility located at 1011 North Roosevelt in Cherokee, Iowa 51012. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 62 certified beds and serves residents in Cherokee County in northwestern Iowa. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Cherokee Specialty Care received a 2-star rating in the health inspection category, indicating that its inspection results rank below average compared to other facilities nationally. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which is in line with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and aide staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 3 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as resident mobility, medication management, and other care outcomes tracked by CMS. Cherokee Specialty Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification allows the facility to serve residents whose care is funded through federal Medicare benefits, which typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, as well as residents who qualify for Medicaid-funded long-term care. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to confirm current bed availability and specific insurance acceptance directly with the facility by contacting the number on file. When compared to the national average CMS overall rating of 3.0 stars, Cherokee Specialty Care's overall 2-star rating places it below the midpoint of the rating scale. The health inspection component is a notable area of difference, as a 2-star score in that domain indicates inspection findings that are less favorable than those of the average facility nationwide. The staffing and quality measure components, both rated at 3 stars, are consistent with national norms. Prospective residents and their families may use these ratings as one reference point among several when evaluating long-term and post-acute care options in the Cherokee, Iowa area. CMS updates its ratings periodically based on new inspection data, staffing reports, and quality measure submissions.