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HomeIowaCareage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare

725 North Second Street, Cherokee, IA 510127122252561WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(15 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
44
certified

How Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.15 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.90 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
59.3%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.15 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.90 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 6, 2025
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 5, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Cherokee County 65+
2,810
24.2% of county
County Population
11,601
Cherokee County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cherokee, Iowa with 44 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
44
Avg Residents/Day
37.4
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 10, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cherokee
Last Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
56.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Dec 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.90 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.15 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.63 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
59.3%
RN Turnover
60.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HELENTHAL, TARAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 3, 2016
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 18, 2011
HELENTHAL, TARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 3, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Cherokee, IACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cherokee Specialty Care
Cherokee, IA2,640 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC
Cherokee, IA4,224 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,021
Accura Healthcare of Aurelia, LLC
Aurelia, IA6.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Heartland Care Center
Marcus, IA13.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan - Holstein
Holstein, IA18.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $99,103
Methodist Manor Retirement Community
Storm Lake, IA18.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Cherokee, IA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5None recorded
Cherokee Specialty Care
Cherokee, IA
2,640 ft2/52/53/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC
Cherokee, IA
4,224 ft3/53/54/5$8,021
Accura Healthcare of Aurelia, LLC
Aurelia, IA
6.3 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Heartland Care Center
Marcus, IA
13.5 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Good Samaritan - Holstein
Holstein, IA
18.5 mi3/52/54/5$99,103
Methodist Manor Retirement Community
Storm Lake, IA
18.8 mi4/53/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare?▾
Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare had any health inspection violations?▾
Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 5, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare?▾
Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare provides 3.15 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, 0.35 LPN hours, and 1.90 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 59.3%.
How many beds does Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare have?▾
Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare has 44 certified beds with an average of 37.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 2 in Cherokee. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare?▾
On Google Maps, Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 15 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of The Ensign Group

This chain operates 346 facilities. View all →