Nursing homes › Iowa › Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC
921 Riverview Drive, Cherokee, IA 51012 · (712) 225-5724 · 44 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 385 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Accura Healthcare, a group operating 41 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $364,261 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.69 (Iowa median: 3.68). RN hours: 0.60. Weekend total: 3.31. Nursing staff turnover: 43%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 11 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2026-01-08 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-10-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-05 |
| 2024-12-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-10 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2023-07-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-07-25 |
| 2023-07-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-25 |
| 2023-07-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-17 | Fine | $8,021 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCURA HEALTHCARE | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| LENEAVE, TED | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| TOTI, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| CHEROKEE CARE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| DEWITT, SAMANTHA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/22/2024 |
| VANDELUNE, CHRISTOPHER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 165425), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/accura-healthcare-of-cherokee-llc-cherokee-ia/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165425. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.