Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare
725 North Second Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
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How Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Compares
Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 44-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cherokee, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.7%) is above the Iowa average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cherokee, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.6% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (43% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (127% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare with other nursing homes in Cherokee.
How is Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.6% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.3% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare lag behind other Cherokee options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cherokee
Cherokee sits in Cherokee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 2,692 (23.9%)
- Median age
- 45.9 years
- Median household income
- $56,302
- Median home value
- $117,400
Demographics for Cherokee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cherokee.
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