Nursing home in Tyler, Texas
Avir at Petal Hill
Medicare and Medicaid
900 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 597-8192
- CMS shows its abuse icon for this nursing home: it was cited for abuse or neglect at the harm level or above on the most recent inspection cycle, or at the potential-harm level on both of the last two cycles.
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Texas (1,165 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home2
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home2
- Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home2
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home2
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Mar 5, 2026. CMS counts 8 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home8
- Texas average9.4 (1,171 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 27 health deficiencies on 10 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 immediate jeopardy, 25 potential for harm.
- 2 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 25 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance May 11, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 4, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 24, 2026 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 6, 2025 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| Feb 27, 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 28, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 28, 2025 |
Show the other 17 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | F0761 | 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2024 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 15, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 15, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2024 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 15, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 23, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 23, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 23, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 23, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 23, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 23, 2024 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 23, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2024 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 11, 2023 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 11, 2023 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 14, 2023 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 14, 2023 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.50 hours
- Texas average3.39 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.36 hours
- Texas average0.43 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home43.9%
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 3 penalties for this nursing home: 2 fines totaling $25,532, and 1 payment denial. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 77.6 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Avir Health Group (118 facilities) |
| Legal business name | WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Apr 18, 1984 |
| County | Smith |
| CMS certification number | 455485 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Providence Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing | 125 | For profit - Corporation | ||
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |