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Nursing home in Abilene, Texas

Avir at Abilene

Medicare and Medicaid

1201 Clarks Dr, Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 670-9293

CMS star ratings

CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 1 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 home1
  • 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 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): Apr 9, 2026. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.

  • This nursing home9
  • 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 31 health deficiencies on 9 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 immediate jeopardy, 28 potential for harm, 1 minimal harm potential.

  • 2 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
  • 0 Actual harm
  • 28 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
  • 1 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
The 10 most recent of 31 health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Jul 20, 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 DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 21, 2026
Jul 20, 2026F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Environmental DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 21, 2026
Jul 20, 2026F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 21, 2026
Jul 20, 2026F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesF Potential for harm, widespreadStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2026
Apr 9, 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 DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2026
Apr 9, 2026F0689Ensure 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, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2026
Apr 9, 2026F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2026
Jan 14, 2026F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 15, 2026
Aug 29, 2025F0600Protect 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 DeficienciesK Immediate jeopardy, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 30, 2025
Show the other 21 deficiencies
Older health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Aug 29, 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesK Immediate jeopardy, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 30, 2025
Feb 5, 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesF Potential for harm, widespreadStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 6, 2025
Feb 5, 2025F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident Rights DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 6, 2025
Feb 5, 2025F0620Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.Resident Rights DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 6, 2025
Feb 5, 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 6, 2025
Nov 6, 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 Nov 7, 2024
Nov 6, 2024F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 7, 2024
Nov 6, 2024F0687Provide appropriate foot care.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 7, 2024
Apr 9, 2024F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident Rights DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2024
Apr 9, 2024F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2024
Apr 9, 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2024
Apr 9, 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2024
Jan 18, 2024F0761Ensure 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, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 25, 2024
Jan 18, 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 Jan 25, 2024
Jan 18, 2024F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Environmental DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 25, 2024
Jan 18, 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 25, 2024
Jan 18, 2024F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 25, 2024
Jan 18, 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 DeficienciesB Minimal harm potential, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 25, 2024
Oct 23, 2023F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 1, 2023
Oct 23, 2023F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 1, 2023
Oct 23, 2023F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 1, 2023

Staffing

Total nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home2.98 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 home0.14 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 home44.9%
  • 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 $23,733, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.

Facility details

Certified beds120
Average residents per day102.0
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
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 nameWEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
First approved for Medicare and MedicaidFeb 17, 2017
CountyTaylor
CMS certification number676416

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Hospitals in Abilene
HospitalCMS overall ratingTypeEmergency services
Hendrick Medical CenterAcute Care HospitalsYes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of AbileneNot availablePsychiatricNo

All 11 nursing homes and 2 hospitals in Abilene