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Facility profile · CCN 165294

Avoca Specialty Care

66 federal citations on record .

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
66
Total citations
56
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care19 Care Planning13 Nutrition & Dietary8 Resident Rights7 Medication & Pharmacy5

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6775 F6584 F8804 F6573 F7253

Citation history

66 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Oct 7, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
May 16, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint
May 16, 2025F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
May 16, 2025F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.DComplaint
May 16, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
May 16, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
May 16, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
May 16, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
May 16, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
May 16, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Jan 30, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jan 30, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard
Jan 30, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jul 1, 2024F926Have policies on smoking.DComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.EComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Jul 1, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EStandard
Feb 1, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Feb 1, 2024F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyFStandard
Feb 1, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Feb 1, 2024F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Feb 1, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.EStandard
Feb 1, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard
Feb 1, 2024F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Feb 1, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EStandard
Feb 1, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Feb 1, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F584Honor 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.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Feb 1, 2024F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.DStandard
Aug 8, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Aug 8, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Aug 8, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Aug 8, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Aug 8, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Aug 8, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Aug 8, 2023F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Aug 8, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Aug 8, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Dec 22, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Dec 22, 2022F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Dec 22, 2022F758Implement 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.DStandard
Dec 22, 2022F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.DStandard
Dec 22, 2022F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Dec 22, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Dec 22, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Dec 22, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Dec 22, 2022F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Dec 22, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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