Avoca Specialty Care

Avoca Specialty Care Located in Avoca, IA, Avoca Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 46 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Avoca Specialty Carex is a skilled nursing and long-term care community providing compassionate, individualized care for our residents, while also caring for their family's wellbeing and peace of mind. We serve residents from Pottawattamie County, Iowa, and many surrounding communities. We are committed to providing our residents with an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, social and educational activities, and services that promote physical health, provide mental stimulation, increase engagement and help our residents thrive in a home-like setting. Care Initiatives is Iowa’s largest nonprofit provider of high-quality skilled nursing care, hospice care, assisted living, independent living, memory care and more. With 60 locations across the Midwest, Care Initiatives and the team at Avoca Specialty Care are ready to assist.

The residents enjoyed the beginning of spring with some live entertainment! What a way to start the new season, how did ...
03/30/2026

The residents enjoyed the beginning of spring with some live entertainment! What a way to start the new season, how did you welcome in the spring season? 😊

As we wrap up National Social Work Month, we want to take one more moment to say thank you. 💙 To our Social Services tea...
03/27/2026

As we wrap up National Social Work Month, we want to take one more moment to say thank you. 💙

To our Social Services team members: thank you for the comfort you provide, the questions you answer, the guidance you offer, and the advocacy you show every single day.

You help families navigate complex decisions. You support residents during important life transitions. You connect people to the resources they need. And you do it all with compassion and heart.

While March may be coming to an end, the impact of our Social Services team continues all year long.

We are so grateful for everything you do for the residents and families we serve.

03/18/2026

Today we’re celebrating National Social Work Day and the incredible team members who make a difference every single day. 💙

At Care Initiatives, our Social Services team is there for residents and families during some of life’s most challenging moments—offering compassion, guidance, and a listening ear when it matters most. From easing transitions to answering questions and providing reassurance, their support means everything.

Join us in thanking our dedicated Social Services team members for the heart, advocacy, and care they bring to our skilled nursing communities each day.

HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY from our residents and team. We hope that at the end of your rainbow 🌈 is a pot of gold 💰
03/18/2026

HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY from our residents and team. We hope that at the end of your rainbow 🌈 is a pot of gold 💰

When a loved one enters skilled nursing care, you may have many questions — but you don’t have to navigate them alone. ...
03/16/2026

When a loved one enters skilled nursing care, you may have many questions — but you don’t have to navigate them alone.

At Care Initiatives, our Social Services team is here every step of the way. From helping families understand insurance and financial questions to connecting residents with community resources, supporting smooth admissions and discharges, and keeping communication clear and compassionate — we are here to support you.

Because care is about more than health. It’s about guidance, advocacy, and peace of mind for residents and families alike.

If you or someone you love needs support, we’re here to help. Visit our website for more information: www.CareInitiatives.org.

This week, we’re celebrating Long Term Care Administrators Week!We’re proud to recognize the dedicated leadership at Avo...
03/09/2026

This week, we’re celebrating Long Term Care Administrators Week!

We’re proud to recognize the dedicated leadership at Avoca Specialty Care. Thank you for your commitment to supporting residents, families, and team members every day.

Small, everyday choices can make a big difference in heart health: ✅ Stay active ✅ Choose heart-healthy foods ✅ Manage b...
02/27/2026

Small, everyday choices can make a big difference in heart health:
✅ Stay active
✅ Choose heart-healthy foods
✅ Manage blood pressure and cholesterol
✅ Don’t ignore warning signs

A healthy heart supports a healthier, more active life.

💙 At Care Initiatives, we’re proud to support heart health for our residents, team members, and communities. Learn more about our services at www.CareInitiatives.org

Sallie came to Avoca in need of Physical and Occupational therapy and the team did just that! In a few short weeks, Sall...
02/25/2026

Sallie came to Avoca in need of Physical and Occupational therapy and the team did just that!

In a few short weeks, Sallie was able to become more independent and regain her abilities so she could return home. Sallie was a trooper throughout the process and very motivated to gain her independence back. We appreciate the team in the therapy department to assist in her ability to regain independence!

More photos from the Sweetheart dance 💃
02/23/2026

More photos from the Sweetheart dance 💃

Avoca had a blast during our sweetheart dance! Many families and friends came out to enjoy Valentine’s Day with their lo...
02/23/2026

Avoca had a blast during our sweetheart dance! Many families and friends came out to enjoy Valentine’s Day with their loved ones.

⏱️ Minutes Matter During a Heart Attack If you notice sudden chest discomfort, trouble breathing, or unexplained pain, d...
02/20/2026

⏱️ Minutes Matter During a Heart Attack

If you notice sudden chest discomfort, trouble breathing, or unexplained pain, don’t wait—and don’t drive yourself.
📞 Call 911 immediately.

Early treatment can reduce damage to the heart and save lives.

💙 At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to promoting heart health and helping our communities recognize when every second counts. Learn more about our services at www.CareInitiatives.org.

Heart attack symptoms can present differently in women and are often overlooked. Signs may include: • Unusual fatigue • ...
02/13/2026

Heart attack symptoms can present differently in women and are often overlooked. Signs may include:
• Unusual fatigue
• Nausea or vomiting
• Back or jaw pain
• Shortness of breath

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and seek medical help right away. Recognizing the differences can help save lives.

💙 At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to raising awareness and supporting heart health in the communities we serve. Learn more about our services at www.CareInitiatives.org.

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610 East York Road
Avoca, IA
51521

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Welcome to Avoca Specialty Care

Built in 2001, Avoca Specialty Care is a non-profit skilled nursing care center that can provide care for up to 46 individuals in private and semi-private rooms. Many of our residents are temporarily with us while they recuperate and rehabilitate using our state-of-the-art therapy room where they work one-on-one with a therapist to set goals and achieve them before returning home. Our therapists, nurses and certified nurses’ aides work as a team with physicians to develop personalized care plans for each patient – long-term, Rehab to Home and outpatient.

While we take pride in our skilled nursing care, outstanding meals and loving compassion, we also are committed to providing a variety of socializing options. Bingo, small group crafts and card games, pet therapy and gardening during the spring and summer are just a few of the daily activities. We enjoy making the most of any holiday and invite the community to join us for Mother’s Day tea, Father’s Day barbecue and coming in for musical entertainment.