Nursing Homes in ZIP 51521 (Avoca, IA)
There are 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 51521, Avoca, IA, in this CMS data release (average rating 1.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Data profile for ZIP 51521
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 51521: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 1.0 out of 5 at Avoca Specialty Care (non-profit). 46 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.01 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 57.1%. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Avoca Specialty Care (1.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 46 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.01 |
| Avg RN turnover | 57.1% |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 51521
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Specialty Care | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 33.4% | 57.1% | 0 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 51521
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 51521, Avoca, IA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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