Cherokee Specialty Care - Care Initiatives
Skilled Nursing Facility • Cherokee, IA • Since 1989 • 60 locations across Midwest (Care Initiatives) locations
About
Summary: Cherokee Specialty Care appears to be part of Care Initiatives, a nonprofit Iowa-based health care provider offering skilled nursing, hospice, independent and assisted living, and rehabilitation therapy. The organization emphasizes compassionate, individualized care to improve quality of life for residents and patients. Care Initiatives operates across five offices (primarily in West Des Moines, IA) and serves more than 2,500 residents and patients. For specifics on Cherokee Specialty Care within Care Initiatives, please check the Care Initiatives site or contact their offices directly. Key details: - Organization: Care Initiatives (nonprofit health care provider) - Services: Skilled nursing, hospice, independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation therapy - Focus: Quality of life and independence through compassionate care - Location: Based in West Des Moines, IA; multiple Iowa offices - Contact: Main numbers listed (e.g., (844) 604-4400, 515-224-4442) - Website: careinitiatives.org If you need information specifically about Cherokee Specialty Care (services, admissions, or location), I can extract and summarize that from the Care Initiatives site or provide direct contact steps.
Clinic Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Address
Cherokee, IA
Phone
7122255189
mgarrett@careinitiatives.org
Opening Hours
24/7
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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What is Cherokee Specialty Care?
A skilled nursing facility located in Cherokee, IA offering long-term and short-term care with rehabilitation services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- NursingHomeDatabase.com / CMS: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS Overall Rating as of May 2026)
- Care Initiatives Website: 4.3 out of 5 stars (Over 11 reviews)
- MyCaringPlan.com: 9.5 out of 10 (proprietary score) (16 reviews across the web)
Patients praise
- Commitment to resident well-being and resident-centered care
- Positive feedback regarding the activity department and outdoor garden facilities
- Appreciation for staff caring attitude and dedication
- Supportive environment for employees, including training and licensing opportunities
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding understaffing and its impact on resident care
- Reports of neglect, including unmet call lights and delayed bathroom access
- Concerns regarding dehydration and malnutrition
- Communication issues with families
- Potential for health inspection deficiencies
"One reviewer expressed significant concern over the care their loved one received, citing continuous neglect, including unattended call lights... dehydration, malnutrition, and a lack of communication with the family."
— MyCaringPlan.com review summary"One individual praised the facility for covering the costs of their training and CNA license, claiming it to be the best in town for resident care and healthcare employment."
— MyCaringPlan.com review summary"Our residents are our passion."
— Facility-related feedback via MyCaringPlan.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cherokee Specialty Care sues resident for failure to pay - The Cherokee Chronicle Times — Jul 24, 2025
- Lamoni Specialty Care Earns Deficiency Free Survey - Care Initiatives — Apr 20, 2026
- Care Initiatives Invests in Improving Resident Access to Care - Care Initiatives — Jul 29, 2025
- State Center Specialty Care recognized with National Quality Award | News, Sports, Jobs - Times Republican — Jul 10, 2026
- Lyon Specialty Care Earns Deficiency Free Survey - Care Initiatives — Aug 5, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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