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Avoca Specialty Care
610 York Rd, Avoca, IA 51521
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Avoca Specialty Care Description
Avoca Specialty Care is a community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 10.4 miles outside the small town of Harlan, Iowa and is part of the Care Initiatives network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Review Summary:
- Some reviews describe the facility as having poor response times to patient calls, unprofessional staff behavior, and a lack of cleanliness and care, leading to dissatisfaction and concern for the well-being of residents.
- Conversely, numerous reviews praise the facility for its cleanliness, welcoming environment, and the caring and dedicated staff. The meals are described as nutritious and tasty, catering to various dietary needs, and the facility offers numerous activities to keep residents engaged.
- Family members of residents have expressed their satisfaction with the level of care provided, noting that their loved ones are well cared for, with their health, dietary, and social needs being met. The staff is commended for their kindness, respect, and dedication to the residents.
- However, there are concerns about the professionalism of some staff members, with one review mentioning a nurse's inappropriate behavior on social media. Another review expressed dissatisfaction with the facility's handling of a resident's health issues and discharge process.
- Overall, opinions on Avoca Specialty Care vary significantly, with some highlighting it as a clean, organized, and friendly place recommended for care, while others express serious concerns about the quality of care and staff behavior.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Aug. 1, 1996
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 46
Total current residents: 36
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 3
Number of
substantiated complaints: 31
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $25586
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-27 | 2023-01-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2022-12-27 | 2023-01-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-28 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-27 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-12-27 | 2023-01-09 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-27 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-07 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-09 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-19 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-19 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-18 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2021-08-09 | 2021-08-10 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-03 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-08-09 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-08-15 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-04-22 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-04-22 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-04-22 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-04-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-04-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-04-22 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-04-22 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-04-22 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-10 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-10 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-10 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-10 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-08-12 | $5,000 |
| 2021-08-12 | $5,338 |
| 2022-01-05 | $10,498 |
| 2022-01-05 | $15,000 |
| 2022-01-05 | $9,750 |
| 2022-12-22 | $9,750 |
| 2022-12-22 | $15,000 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-01-05 | 57 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Harlan which is 10.4 miles away and has a population of 5,002 (very small town).
- The average income is $66,835, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 22
- Average Temperature: 52.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 119 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 208 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.57 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 83.0, Moderate Days 7.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Hy-Vee
9.8 miles awayFareway
17.8 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
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Banks
Shelby County Savings Bank
20.9 miles awayHospitals
Myrtue Memorial Hospital
9.9 miles awayCass County Memorial Hospital
19.0 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
9.8 miles awayDentists
Markham Family Dental Associates Center
10.2 miles awayFamily Dental Center
17.9 miles awayAtlantic Dental Center
19.0 miles awayParks
Eddington Memorial Park
1.7 miles awayNishna Bend Recreation Area
4.6 miles awayOak Ridge Wildlife Area
7.0 miles awayBotna Bend County Park
7.2 miles awayMemorial Park
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Culture
Walnut County Opera House
6.0 miles awayVet's Memorial Auditorium
10.0 miles awayRestaurants
The Embers Restaurant And Lounge
0.7 miles awayThe Corn Crib
6.1 miles awayWestphalia Klub Haus
15.4 miles awayNorma Jeans’s
17.1 miles awayWeitzel's
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