Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, LLC
Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa · CCN 165425 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Accura Healthcare (41 facilities, chain average 2.5 stars)
CMS rates Accura Healthcare Of Cherokee, LLC 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 44 certified beds, 38 residents a day on average. 11 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $8,021.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 1 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.69358 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.60475 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.30996 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.9% (registered nurses 20%) |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-13 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-10-30 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-05 |
| 2024-12-17 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-10 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-25 |
| 2023-07-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-25 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-17 | Fine | $8,021 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph Pomeroy LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | — | 2025-06-13 |
| Gemino Healthcare Finance LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | — | 2025-01-09 |
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-11-13 |
| Cherokee Care LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-11-13 |
| Ph Pomeroy LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-06-13 |
| Accura Healthcare Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2016-01-01 |
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Cherokee Care LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Dewitt, Samantha Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-07-22 |
| Leneave, Ted Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Toti, Lisa Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Vandelune, Christopher Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-04-01 |
| Leneave, Ted Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Toti, Lisa Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-01-01 |
| Dewitt, Samantha Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-07-22 |
| Vandelune, Christopher Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-04-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Cherokee County.