Cherokee Villa is a senior living community in Cherokee that provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing services along with many levels of elder care, so people can have support that fits their needs and stay in one place as care needs change, and you'll find nursing home services, respite care, and diabetes care here, along with ambulatory, non-ambulatory, wound, and incontinence care, and the community is designed for people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, with secure surroundings to help reduce confusion and prevent wandering, including an enclosed courtyard and an outdoor garden for events, and there's a dedicated staff of more than 60 people working around the clock to care for up to 62 residents, offering comprehensive services and therapies like physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy for those needing short or long-term rehab.
The Villa has nutritious meals made by chefs and meal planners, with an emphasis on balanced nutrition and meeting health needs like diabetes management, and there's a beauty salon as well as indoor and outdoor spaces for socializing, relaxing, and activities, including an activity department and a full-time activity director planning games, fitness, social events, and educational programs that help keep people engaged socially, mentally, physically, and emotionally, and there's a schedule with both onsite and offsite activities, and devotional services for those who want spiritual engagement, with devotional activities offered on and off the property.
Residents can use home care services with trained aides for companionship and non-medical help, and the community provides transportation for trips to local restaurants and events, plus social and activity programs that help people connect and stay active, and amenities cover both congregate and independent living, making the setting homey and comfortable for everyone, while skilled nursing and hospice care are available for those who need more medical support near the end of life. Cherokee Villa is part of Care Initiatives, which runs several nursing homes and senior communities in Iowa, and the facility holds both National and Regional Veterans Administration contracts, offering VA Community Nursing Home services, and it's known for friendly staff and high review scores. The setting is not fancy but is designed to help residents thrive by giving them care, safety, and ways to keep enjoying life.
