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Avir At Emerald Hills

5600 Davis Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 · Tarrant County

For-profit · 118 certified beds · 83% occupancy · (817) 503-4700

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Avir At Emerald Hills reviews: what the government record shows

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Emerald Hills 2 out of 5 stars overall, below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 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
3.40 hrs/resident/day (+4% vs TX median)
Antipsychotic drug use
0.6% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
Falls with major injury
6% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
Federal fines (3 yrs)
$195,946
Inspection findings
22 cited, 2 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.

Strengths

  • ✓Nurse staffing of 3.40 hrs/resident/day is at or above the Texas median of 3.27.

Concerns

  • !CMS rates it just 2 of 5 stars overall.
  • !Cited for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
  • !Has paid $195,946 in federal fines in roughly the last three years.
  • !Serious-fall rate of 6% is well above the Texas median of 3%.

Questions to ask on your visit

  • ·Can we see the most recent inspection report and the plan of correction?
  • ·What is your fall-prevention program, and how is it staffed overnight?

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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 Emerald Hills

Is Avir At Emerald Hills a good nursing home?

Avir At Emerald Hills in North Richland Hills, 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 Emerald Hills staffed?

Avir At Emerald Hills reports 3.40 nurse hours per resident per day, at or above the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.

Has Avir At Emerald Hills been fined or flagged for abuse?

Avir At Emerald Hills has paid approximately $195,946 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

3.40 nurse hours per resident per day. 4% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.40 hrs
RN
0.14 hrs
LPN
1.25 hrs
Aide
2.02 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 56.3% · RN turnover: 71.4%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

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.

22
total findings
2
immediate jeopardy
1
caused actual harm
12
from complaints
  • Actual harmTag F0777 · Apr 22, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 23, 2026

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

    Administration Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0727 · Jun 18, 2026Corrected Jun 19, 2026

    Have 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 Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0677 · Jun 18, 2026Corrected Jun 19, 2026

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0690 · Jun 18, 2026Corrected Jun 19, 2026

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jun 18, 2026Corrected Jun 19, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0695 · Apr 9, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 10, 2026

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0755 · Dec 9, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025

    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 F0760 · Dec 9, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Dec 9, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0607 · Jun 26, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jun 27, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 22 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.

0.6%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.

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
6%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3% · National median 2.8%
Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3.3% · National median 4.2%

The serious-fall rate here is at least double the Texas median. Ask the staff directly about their fall-prevention program: how they assess risk, how often they check on residents, and whether staffing at night is enough to respond quickly.

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
$195,946
Number of fines
1
Payment denials
0

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 - limited liability company). It is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.