Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare 725 North 2nd Street, Cherokee, IA 51012

"Careage Hills really goes above and beyond to care for their residents. Staff are friendly, food is delicious and activities are tailored to what the residents enjoy. They also have a beautiful aviary, large fish tank and staff bring their cats, dogs and bearded dragon for the residents to enjoy. Therapy does a great job and really keeps the residents mobile and prevents them from declining in function. I would highly recommend Careage Hills to anyone considering nursing home and rehab placement for their loved one."

"I have not worked at Careage Hiils long but long enough to see how everyone from ALL departments truly put their residents first. They go above and beyond to make sure the residents and staff feel loved and appreciated. I have been very impressed at how well they coordinate and work through all of the challenges related to COVID and seem to manage to keep smiles on the residents’ faces even though there are days they may not feel like smiling. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone for short or long term placement for their loved ones."

"Careage Hills is a wonderful place to work and reside. All staff members, whether it be nursing, dietary, or administrative are incredibly helpful and compassionate about their jobs. Residents are well cared for and truly become like a family, with the nurses and CNAs providing individualized care to each person. The therapy department provides top notch services, keeping the residents healthy and strong. They are also able to participate in a wide variety of activities implemented by Careage Hills' energetic and fun activities staff. As for the food- I often find my stomach growling when I smell the amazing meals provided to the residents! :) I would not hesitate to recommend this facility to a family member/friend looking for long term care for a loved one in the area."

"I had come from St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, IA & was placed here. The food is advertised as you enter the cafeteria & made just before you come. Breakfast eggs are made when you get there, not kept on a steaming tray. The fact that I'd been in Omaha NE put me off my Medicaid, but the social services lady got me back on it. Therapy is fantastic there. They've just opened therapy for outpatients. Activities include coloring, things with yarn, painting with watercolors, weekly bingo, activities outside the facility- like going to the Cherokee Fair, driving just for fun, going to the Sanford planetarium, etc. & stopping for a soft drink or a pastry afterwards. The staff are enthusiastic and hardworking and fun."