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
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Cited deficiencies
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Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
43
Inspection history (68)
August 8, 2023 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-08 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-08.GOVAugust 8, 2023 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-08 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-08.GOVAugust 8, 2023 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-08 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-08.GOVAugust 8, 2023 · G
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-08 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-08.GOVAugust 8, 2023 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-08 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 2023-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-08.GOVAugust 8, 2023 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-08 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 2023-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-08.GOVAugust 8, 2023 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-08 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 2023-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-08.GOVAugust 8, 2023 · E
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-08 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2023-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-08.GOV
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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