Inspection Reports for Avoca Lodge Assisted Living

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

No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The inspection was conducted as a recertification to determine compliance with certification for an Assisted Living Program.

No regulatory insufficiencies were cited as a result of the recertification conducted at the Assisted Living Program.

Investigation of Complaint #71518-C at Avoca Lodge Assisted Living.

No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the complaint investigation. The census included 15 tenants without cognitive disorder and 0 with cognitive disorder.

Complaint #71518-C was investigated and found to have no regulatory insufficiencies.

Investigation of Complaint #71518-C at Avoca Lodge Assisted Living.

No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the complaint investigation.

Investigation of Complaint #71518-C found no regulatory insufficiencies.

The visit was conducted as a Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation to determine compliance with certification for an Assisted Living Program at Avoca Lodge AL.

No regulatory insufficiencies were found during the evaluation. The review of recertification documents was completed and accepted, and the State Fire Marshal's inspection report and evacuation plans were approved.

The visit was a Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation conducted to review the assisted living program's compliance with Iowa Code and Administrative Code requirements, including review of recertification documents and onsite evaluation.

No regulatory insufficiencies were found during the evaluation. Tenant satisfaction was generally positive, with tenants reporting good care, safety, and staff responsiveness.

The visit was a final recertification monitoring evaluation conducted to review the recertification documents and perform an onsite monitoring visit of the Avoca Lodge Assisted Living program.

No regulatory insufficiencies were found during the evaluation or the onsite monitoring visit. The program was found to be safe, clean, and well-managed with tenant satisfaction reported.

The on-site monitoring evaluation was conducted as a final recertification monitoring visit to assess compliance with assisted living program regulations.

There were no regulatory insufficiencies noted during the on-site monitoring evaluation. Tenant and family satisfaction was generally positive, with tenants expressing safety, satisfaction with staff, and enjoyment of activities.

There were no substantiated complaints during this certification period.

The visit was an on-site recertification monitoring evaluation conducted to assess compliance with Iowa assisted living program regulations.

The evaluation found multiple regulatory insufficiencies including inconsistent completion of tenant evaluations within 30 days of admission, incomplete service plan signatures, and inadequate nurse reviews of medication and tenant status changes.

There are no substantiated complaints this certification period.