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Avir At Arden Wood

8810 Long Point Dr, Houston, TX 77055 · Harris County

For-profit · 174 certified beds · 77% occupancy · (713) 468-7833

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Avir At Arden Wood reviews: what the government record shows

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Arden Wood 2 out of 5 stars overall, below average. Its nurse staffing is 7% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 9 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

Updated September 2026 from the latest CMS data release. Ellery Care shows the government's own inspection and safety record, not consumer reviews.

At a glance

CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Nurse staffing
3.05 hrs/resident/day (-7% vs TX median)
Antipsychotic drug use
11.4% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
Falls with major injury
2.8% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
Federal fines (3 yrs)
$130,388
Inspection findings
32 cited, 9 immediate-jeopardy
Federal abuse-warning flag
No

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05.

What this means for your family

Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.

Concerns

  • !CMS rates it just 2 of 5 stars overall.
  • !Nurse staffing of 3.05 hrs/resident/day is below the Texas median of 3.27.
  • !Cited for 9 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
  • !Has paid $130,388 in federal fines in roughly the last three years.

Questions to ask on your visit

  • ·How many residents does each nurse and aide care for on the day, evening, and overnight shifts?
  • ·Can we see the most recent inspection report and the plan of correction?

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A plain-English read of this home's public record. Not advice — always visit in person.

Common questions about Avir At Arden Wood

Is Avir At Arden Wood a good nursing home?

Avir At Arden Wood in Houston, Texas holds a 2 of 5 star CMS overall rating. Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.

How is Avir At Arden Wood staffed?

Avir At Arden Wood reports 3.05 nurse hours per resident per day, below the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.

Has Avir At Arden Wood been fined or flagged for abuse?

Avir At Arden Wood has paid approximately $130,388 in federal fines in roughly the last three years, and does not currently carry a federal abuse-warning flag.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

3.05 nurse hours per resident per day. 7% below the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.05 hrs
RN
0.41 hrs
LPN
1.04 hrs
Aide
1.60 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 25.6% · RN turnover: 28.6%

Safety & compliance flags

  • Special Focus Facility candidate

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

32
total findings
9
immediate jeopardy
3
caused actual harm
16
from complaints
  • Actual harmTag F0684 · May 22, 2026Corrected Jul 15, 2026

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Actual harmTag F0689 · May 22, 2026Corrected Jul 15, 2026

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Actual harmTag F0777 · May 22, 2026Corrected Jul 15, 2026

    Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Administration Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0644 · May 22, 2026Corrected Jul 15, 2026

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0656 · May 22, 2026Corrected Jul 15, 2026

    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

  • Potential for harmTag F0755 · May 22, 2026Corrected Jul 15, 2026

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0686 · May 22, 2026Corrected Jul 15, 2026

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · May 22, 2026Corrected Jul 15, 2026

    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

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Dec 30, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jan 6, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Minimal harmTag F0732 · May 22, 2026Corrected Jul 15, 2026

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 32 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Antipsychotic drug use

The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.

11.4%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is below the national median but above the Texas median, roughly middle of the pack for the state.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the Texas study

Preventable harm

Two injuries that good staffing and attentive care are meant to prevent: serious falls and pressure ulcers (bedsores). These are the outcomes families fear most, and they rarely appear on referral sites. Lower is better on both.

Falls with major injury
2.8%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3% · National median 2.8%
Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3.3% · National median 4.2%

The serious-fall rate here is at or below the Texas median, a reassuring sign for how closely the home supervises residents.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay falls and pressure-ulcer measures, period 2025Q2-2026Q1, retrieved 2026-09-05. Texas falls study · bedsore study

Federal fines and penalties

Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.

Total fines
$130,388
Number of fines
2
Payment denials
1

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the most-fined homes in Texas

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - corporation). It is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.