About Avoca Specialty Care
Avoca Specialty Care, located in Avoca, IA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Avoca Specialty Care
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.28 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the CARE INITIATIVES network. This chain operates 43 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Avoca Specialty Care provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 116 | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 117 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 27.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 9.6% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 13.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 94.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 22.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 21.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 97.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 81.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 27.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 24.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 9 complaints
- 2024: 8 complaints
- 2025: 11 complaints
- Total: 28 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jun 02, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jun 02, 2025 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| Jun 02, 2025 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| Jun 02, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jun 02, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Jun 01, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| May 28, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| May 28, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| May 28, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Have policies on smoking. |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| May 27, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 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. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- MICHAEL BEAL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BEAL CORPORATE OFFICER
- DESTINY BOEVE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LANE BOWEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARY JANE CAROTHERS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KEVIN CHILDS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY NA ADP OF THE SNF
- PETER CORLESS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PETER CORLESS ADP OF THE SNF
- DAVID DIXON CORPORATE OFFICER
- EMILY DRAKE CORPORATE OFFICER
- TANYA GILYARD CORPORATE OFFICER
- KEITH KREIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JERAMY KUHN CORPORATE OFFICER
- JESSICA MCDYER CORPORATE OFFICER
- MARQUITA MONROE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARQUITA MONROE ADP OF THE SNF
- ELIZABETH RUST CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DENISE STURM CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LINDA UPMEYER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JEFFERY WALTERS ADP OF THE SNF
- SHIPENG WEI ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage House | N/A | 4 |
| Friendship Home Association | N/A | 5 |
| Midlands Living Center L L C | N/A | 4 |
| Elm Crest Retirement Community | N/A | 3 |
| Azria Health Rose Vista | N/A | 1 |
| Salem Lutheran Home | N/A | 2 |
| Prairie Gate | N/A | 2 |
| Atlantic Specialty Care | N/A | 3 |
| North Crest Living Center | N/A | 1 |
| Dunlap Specialty Care | N/A | 2 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Avoca Specialty Care directly at 7123436398. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.