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Iowa/Avoca
35
Poor

Avoca Specialty Care

610 East York Street, Avoca, IA 51521
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Avoca Specialty Care is a 46-bed non profit - corporation nursing home located in Avoca, Iowa. It has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 35 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 71.8% — significantly higher than the national average of ~40%. This facility has no recorded fines. 23 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the CARE INITIATIVES chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score35/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating1/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.3 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.81 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover72% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies23 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • High staff turnover (71.8%)

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.3
RN hours/resident/day0.81
Staff turnover71.8%
RN turnover87.5%

Facility Information

Beds46
Avg residents30.4
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainCARE INITIATIVES
Deficiencies (last inspection)23
Resident/Family councilYes

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.