About Avoca Specialty Care
Nursing home overview and details
Avoca Specialty Care is a for-profit nursing home in Avoca, IA, serving Pottawattamie County and the surrounding community. The facility has 46 certified beds with an average daily census of 30.4 residents.
Avoca Specialty Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1996, bringing 30 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with CARE INITIATIVES, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Avoca, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Avoca Specialty Care has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Avoca Specialty Care provides 3.28 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.81 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 71.8%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 87.5%. Weekend staffing averages 2.94 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Avoca Specialty Care has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Avoca Specialty Care
What is the CMS rating for Avoca Specialty Care?
Avoca Specialty Care has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Avoca Specialty Care have?
Avoca Specialty Care has 46 certified beds with an average daily census of 30.4 residents.
What type of facility is Avoca Specialty Care?
Avoca Specialty Care is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Pottawattamie County in Avoca, IA.
How many doctors practice at Avoca Specialty Care?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Avoca Specialty Care.
Does Avoca Specialty Care have any safety concerns?
Avoca Specialty Care has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·