All citations for Avoca Specialty Care

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 5, 2026

Showing 1 to 18 of 18 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.