Avoca, IA 51521
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165294 · 46 beds
Avoca Specialty Care is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Avoca, IA (CMS Certification Number 165294). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 3/5). Federal inspection records list 68 health deficiencies, including 1 serious deficiency flag. The most recent survey date on record is March 5, 2026. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: CARE INITIATIVES. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 68 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | March 5, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 1 |
| Harm citations | 1 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $0 |
| Fine count | 0 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.99 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.01 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 3.3% |
Chain / affiliated entity: CARE INITIATIVES
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 45 facilities in the current extract.