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Nursing home in Bay City, Texas

Avir at Bay City

Medicare and Medicaid

700 12TH ST, Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-7800

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 home3
  • Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
  • U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)

Staffing

  • This nursing home1
  • Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
  • U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)

Quality measures

  • This nursing home3
  • Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
  • U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)

Health inspections

Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Feb 26, 2026. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.

  • This nursing home4
  • 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 20 health deficiencies on 6 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 1 immediate jeopardy, 19 potential for harm.

  • 1 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
  • 0 Actual harm
  • 19 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
  • 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
The 10 most recent of 20 health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Feb 26, 2026F0761Ensure 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 DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 2, 2026
Feb 26, 2026F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 2, 2026
Feb 26, 2026F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection Control DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 2, 2026
Feb 26, 2026F0656Develop 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 DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 2, 2026
Dec 5, 2024F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 12, 2024
Dec 5, 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 12, 2024
Dec 5, 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 12, 2024
Dec 5, 2024F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 12, 2024
Dec 5, 2024F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 12, 2024
Dec 5, 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 12, 2024
Show the other 10 deficiencies
Older health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Sep 12, 2024F0656Develop 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 DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 19, 2024
Sep 12, 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 19, 2024
Feb 26, 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesJ Immediate jeopardy, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 26, 2024
Dec 21, 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 20, 2024
Dec 21, 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 20, 2024
Oct 27, 2023F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 20, 2023
Oct 27, 2023F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 20, 2023
Oct 27, 2023F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 20, 2023
Oct 27, 2023F0761Ensure 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 DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 20, 2023
Oct 27, 2023F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 20, 2023

Staffing

Total nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home3.39 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 home0.23 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 home54.2%
  • Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
  • U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)

Penalties

CMS lists 1 penalty for this nursing home: 1 fine totaling $13,627, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.

Facility details

Certified beds120
Average residents per day77.4
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Inside a hospitalNo
Continuing care retirement communityNo
Resident and family councilResident
Automatic sprinklers in all required areasYes
ChainAvir Health Group (118 facilities)
Legal business nameGUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD
First approved for Medicare and MedicaidApr 9, 1986
CountyMatagorda
CMS certification number455643

Also in Bay City

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Hospitals in Bay City
HospitalCMS overall ratingTypeEmergency services
Matagorda Regional Medical CenterAcute Care HospitalsYes

All 3 nursing homes and 1 hospital in Bay City