Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 51521 (Avoca, IA)

This directory lists 2 listed care providers in ZIP 51521, Avoca, IA, based on public federal data - 1 nursing homes, 1 assisted living facilities. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 1.0 out of 5.

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How to compare care 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.

Providers in ZIP 51521

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Avoca Specialty Care Avoca, IA 51521 CMS rating 1.0 / 546 beds Assisted Living Facility CARE INITIATIVES Avoca, IA 51521 Not CMS-rated

Provider data comparison

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
Avoca Specialty CareNursing Home1.0non-profit460
CARE INITIATIVESAssisted Living FacilityNot ratedNot reported—0

What CMS data shows in ZIP 51521

Of the 2 care providers listed in ZIP 51521, 1 (50%) have a published overall star rating in the current snapshot. 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%.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating1 of 2 (50%)
Average overall rating1.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerAvoca Specialty Care (1.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)46
Providers with a federal penalty0

Care types in ZIP 51521

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Nursing Homes1View ZIP directory
Assisted Living Facilities1View ZIP directory

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating in ZIP 51521?
Among providers with a published overall rating in ZIP 51521, the average CMS overall star rating is 1.0 out of 5. Ratings summarize inspections, staffing, and quality measures and are informational only.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 51521?
Ownership on record in ZIP 51521 is 1 non-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.
Which care provider in ZIP 51521 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, Avoca Specialty Care has the highest published CMS overall star rating in ZIP 51521, at 1.0 out of 5.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public federal datasets (CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD; processing date 2026-10-05). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How many care providers are in ZIP 51521?
The current snapshot lists 2 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 51521 (Avoca, IA), across 2 care types.

Where this data comes from

All figures on this page come from public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

Important disclosures

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