Cherokee Specialty Care

Cherokee Specialty Care Located in Cherokee, IA, Cherokee Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 62 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Cherokee Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community providing compassionate, individualized care for our residents, while also caring for their family's wellbeing and peace of mind. We serve residents from Cherokee County, Iowa, and many surrounding communities. We are committed to providing our residents with an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, social and educational activities, and services that promote physical health, provide mental stimulation, increase engagement and help our residents thrive in a home-like setting. Care Initiatives is Iowa’s largest nonprofit provider of high-quality skilled nursing care, hospice care, assisted living, independent living, memory care and more. With 60 locations across the Midwest, Care Initiatives and the team at Cherokee Specialty Care are ready to assist.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked our residents and team a few fun questions all about this sweet holiday, and their...
02/22/2026

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked our residents and team a few fun questions all about this sweet holiday, and their answers did not disappoint! 💕😊

Be sure to check back daily throughout the month for more smiles, stories, and Valentine’s cheer straight from our amazing residents. ❤️✨

⏱️ Minutes Matter During a Heart Attack If you notice sudden chest discomfort, trouble breathing, or unexplained pain, d...
02/20/2026

⏱️ Minutes Matter During a Heart Attack

If you notice sudden chest discomfort, trouble breathing, or unexplained pain, don’t wait—and don’t drive yourself.
📞 Call 911 immediately.

Early treatment can reduce damage to the heart and save lives.

💙 At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to promoting heart health and helping our communities recognize when every second counts. Learn more about our services at www.CareInitiatives.org.

Our residents had a wonderful time celebrating Valentines Day by making sweet treats and festive crafts. So many smiles ...
02/16/2026

Our residents had a wonderful time celebrating Valentines Day by making sweet treats and festive crafts. So many smiles and special moments!

February Team Member of the Month: Lindsay! Thank you for 6 amazing years of hard work and dedication. We appreciate you...
02/16/2026

February Team Member of the Month: Lindsay! Thank you for 6 amazing years of hard work and dedication. We appreciate you more than you know!

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1011 N Roosevelt Avenue
Cherokee, IA
51012

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Welcome to Cherokee Specialty Care

Cherokee Specialty Care is a 62-bed skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, long term care and hospice care. We are a part of Care Initiatives, Iowa’s largest not-for-profit skilled nursing and long term care provider. Cherokee Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and also serves as a contracted provider for the Veterans Affairs Community Nursing Home Program.