Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Avoca Specialty Care
610 East York Street · Avoca, IA 51521 · 46 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
43
Inspection history (68)
March 5, 2026 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0605Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0725Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0644Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-05 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-07 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-16 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0744Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-16 under CMS tag F0744 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-16 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-16 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0725Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-16 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-16.GOVMay 16, 2025 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-16 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-16.GOVMay 16, 2025 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-16 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.28 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q43.28 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.28 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
CMS Care Compare chain: Care Initiatives
Chain ID 106 · 43 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.6
- Chain average staffing rating: 3.6
- Chain average quality measure rating: 3.8
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Care Initiatives
chain · PAC 3870575350
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Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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