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Avir At Houston

2310 S Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077 · Harris County

For-profit · 148 certified beds · 49% occupancy · (281) 558-3900

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Avir At Houston reviews: what the government record shows

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Houston 1 out of 5 stars overall, much below average. Its nurse staffing is 15% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 6 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
1 of 5 stars
Nurse staffing
2.79 hrs/resident/day (-15% vs TX median)
Antipsychotic drug use
6.8% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
Falls with major injury
2.1% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
Federal fines (3 yrs)
$180,218
Inspection findings
41 cited, 6 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 1 of 5 stars overall.
  • !Nurse staffing of 2.79 hrs/resident/day is below the Texas median of 3.27.
  • !Cited for 6 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
  • !Has paid $180,218 in federal fines in roughly the last three years.
  • !Pressure-ulcer (bedsore) rate of 11.4% is well above the Texas median of 3.3%.

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?
  • ·How often are residents repositioned, and who checks skin daily?

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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 Houston

Is Avir At Houston a good nursing home?

Avir At Houston in Houston, Texas holds a 1 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 Houston staffed?

Avir At Houston reports 2.79 nurse hours per resident per day, below the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.

Has Avir At Houston been fined or flagged for abuse?

Avir At Houston has paid approximately $180,218 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

2.79 nurse hours per resident per day. 15% below the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
2.79 hrs
RN
0.88 hrs
LPN
0.94 hrs
Aide
0.97 hrs

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.

41
total findings
6
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
20
from complaints
  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0686 · Dec 2, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 3, 2025

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

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0627 · May 8, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 9, 2026

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0550 · May 8, 2026Corrected May 9, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0679 · May 8, 2026Corrected May 9, 2026

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · May 8, 2026Corrected May 9, 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 F0804 · May 8, 2026Corrected May 9, 2026

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 8, 2026Corrected May 9, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0755 · Apr 15, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 16, 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 F0655 · Jun 26, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jul 8, 2026

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0687 · Jun 26, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jul 8, 2026

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 41 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.

6.8%
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
2.1%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3% · National median 2.8%
Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.4%
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
$180,218
Number of fines
4
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.