Complaint Investigation

Avoca Specialty Care

October 7, 2025 · Avoca, IA · 610 East York Street

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 46

Provider ID 165294

Healthcare Facility

Avoca Specialty Care

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Inspection Summary

Avoca Specialty Care in Avoca, IA — inspection on October 7, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

order into the EMR and complete the order as required.On 10/7/25 at 11:40 AM Staff A, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated if a fax with an order for lab was received, staff would put in the order or contact the provider for clarification if it was not on document.On 10/7/25 at 11:45 AM the Administrator stated she expected staff to put orders into the EMR so they could be completed as ordered and if they had any questions regarding the orders to contact the DON.The facility's Medication and Treatment Orders: Guiding Principles, dated 9/17, provided significant medication-related concerns will be minimized.

The document did not address following physician orders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Avoca, IA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Avoca Specialty Care or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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