Avante at Inverness INC
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise highly effective physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 48 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is frequently praised for its effective therapy programs and compassionate end-of-life care, making it a potential candidate for short-term rehab. However, families should be cautious regarding administrative communication and food quality; we recommend scheduling a tour during a weekend or evening to observe staffing levels and response times firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
48 reviews on Google“Avante at Inverness receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the therapy department and compassionate nursing staff during end-of-life or rehab stays. However, significant concerns persist regarding administrative communication, inconsistent staffing levels, and poor food quality. Families should be aware that experiences appear to vary greatly depending on the specific staff members on duty and the level of management oversight.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
- Compassionate end-of-life care
- Engaging activity department
- Attentive and friendly frontline nursing staff
Concerns
- Poor food quality and unappealing meals (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inconsistent or poor communication from administration (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to delayed care (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 45 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the importance of nutrition for recovery, could you walk me through how the kitchen team is working to improve the variety and quality of the daily meal service?
- 2I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy; how do you integrate those sessions into a resident's daily routine to ensure they stay active?
- 3Communication is very important to our family; what is the standard process for updates from administration, and who is our primary point of contact for non-emergency questions?
- 4With the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that call lights are answered promptly and that residents receive timely assistance?
- 5I see the facility has a very active department for resident engagement; what are some of the most popular activities that help residents build friendships with their neighbors?
- 6How does the nursing team coordinate with local hospitals or specialists if a resident experiences a sudden change in their health status or a medical emergency?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nursing staff, aides, and attendants were wonderful. They made him comfortable in his final days. Not only did they attend to his needs, but they also attended to ours.”
“The therapy group is a wonderful group of workers. They find out what our goals are, and try every way possible to help us meet them.”
“The day staff is phenomenal but I can see they are understaffed. Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy have worked wonders!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has 33 deficiencies across three surveys with recurring issues in care planning, medication management, and fire safety systems. The facility shows a concerning pattern of repeated deficiencies in resident assessments and care plan development appearing across multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing challenges in fundamental care coordination. While all violations have reported correction dates, the recurrence of similar issues indicates potential systemic problems that families should investigate further during visits.
Jul 9, 2025Routine7
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Mar 20, 2024Routine13
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 9, 2022Routine13
Administration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Avante at Inverness INC
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Avante Centers
11 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 2 of 11 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Ag Holdings, INC.
Owner · Organization
Deena Klurman Kranz 2000 Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Mona Mizrachi 1994 Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Sisel Klurman 2001 Revocable Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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