Inspection Reports for
Avoca Lodge Assisted Living

612 York Road, Avoca, IA 51521, IA, 51521

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3 Reports

2023–2025

Inspection Report — Jul 31, 2025

Renewal
Date: Jul 31, 2025

Visit Reason
Recertification visit conducted to determine compliance with certification rules for an Assisted Living Program.

Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 1 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 0

Inspection Report — Oct 31, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 31, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an investigation of complaints #118867-C, #120455-C, and #120630-C regarding the care provided at Avoca Lodge Assisted Living.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints #118867-C, #120455-C, and #120630-C. The findings confirmed the failure to provide adequate bathing services to Tenant C1.
Findings
The program failed to ensure bathing services were provided for 1 of 4 discharged tenants reviewed (Tenant C1). Point of Care Audit Reports showed multiple dates from April through July 2024 where no baths were provided as required.

Violations (1)
Failure to ensure bathing services were provided for Tenant C1 as required.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 4 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 0

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Travel Director of NursingConfirmed findings regarding bathing services on 10/31/24 at 10:40 am

Inspection Report — Apr 27, 2023

Renewal
Date: Apr 27, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was a recertification visit to determine compliance with certification rules for an Assisted Living Program.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in evaluating tenant health status prior to occupancy, failing to provide required 90-day nursing assessments for tenants, and not ensuring initial and annual food safety and sanitation training for food service staff.

Violations (3)
Failed to evaluate the health status prior to occupancy for 1 of 2 tenants reviewed.
Failed to provide 90-day nursing assessments for 2 of 2 sample tenants reviewed.
Failed to ensure initial and annual training regarding food safety and sanitation for 3 staff members responsible for food preparation or service.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 11 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 0 Number of staff affected by food safety training deficiency: 3

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