Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, LLC
Cherokee, IA · 44 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 8, 2026
CMS Certification Number 165425 · first certified August 2000
Also on this campus
The same campus holds a state-licensed assisted living facility, with its own state record on the Assisted Living Index: Stonebridge Suites of Cherokee (921 Riverview Drive). Matched by the street address the two records share. The records are separate and are never added together.
Ownership
Operated by ACCURA HEALTHCARE · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IA
30 citations — more than 96% of the 387 certified nursing homes in IA. Compared within IA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 14. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2026 — about 2 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in IA are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 700 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
14 of the 30 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 30 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 30 |
| Median facility in IA | 12 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 13, 2023 | 5 |
| October 10, 2024 | 23 |
| January 8, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 3 | 2026-01-08 |
| K-0922 | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | 2 | 2026-01-08 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 2 | 2024-10-10 |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 1 | 2024-10-10 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2024-10-10 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-10-10 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2024-10-10 |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | 1 | 2024-10-10 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 14
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 14 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 8, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2026) |
| K-0922 | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2026) |
October 10, 2024 — 23 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2024) |
July 13, 2023 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2023) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2023) |
| K-0922 | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.