Quick answers
- Is Gardens @ Cherokee licensed?
- Gardens @ Cherokee appears on the official license list of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division (list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Program”, license number S0278, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Gardens @ Cherokee have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 68. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Gardens @ Cherokee?
- 1610 Highway 3, Cherokee, IA 51012, Cherokee County, Iowa.
- What is the phone number of Gardens @ Cherokee?
- (712) 225-2999, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Mental Health Institute, Cherokee (about 0.7 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Accura Healthcare of Cherokee0.0 mi · Cherokee, IA · capacity 24
- Heartland Care Center12 mi · Marcus, IA · capacity 21
- Welcov Assisted Living at Alta13 mi · Alta, IA · capacity 57
- Char-Mac Al of Holstein/The Ridge17 mi · Holstein, IA · capacity 70
- Bavarian Meadows20 mi · Remsen, IA · capacity 44
- Otsego Place21 mi · Storm Lake, IA · capacity 84
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Mental Health Institute0.7 mi · Cherokee, IA
- Cherokee Regional Medical Center1.1 mi · Cherokee, IA
- Buena Vista Regional Medical Center19 mi · Storm Lake, IA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Program |
|---|---|
| License number | S0278 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 68 |
| Address | 1610 Highway 3, Cherokee, IA 51012 |
| County | Cherokee |
| State | Iowa |
| Phone | (712) 225‑2999 |
| Licensing agency | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Iowa — Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), Health & Safety Division, list dated October 30, 2025, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances