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Avir At Itasca

409 S Files St, Itasca, TX 76055 · Hill County

For-profit · 51 certified beds · 90% occupancy · (254) 687-2383

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Avir At Itasca reviews: what the government record shows

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Itasca 4 out of 5 stars overall, above average. Its nurse staffing is 9% below the Texas median.

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
4 of 5 stars
Nurse staffing
2.97 hrs/resident/day (-9% vs TX median)
Antipsychotic drug use
23.8% 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)
None on record
Inspection findings
14 cited
Federal abuse-warning flag
No

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

What this means for your family

A strong option on the record. Still worth a visit to confirm it fits your parent.

Strengths

  • ✓Earns 4 of 5 stars overall from CMS.
  • ✓No federal fines on record in roughly the last three years.

Concerns

  • !Nurse staffing of 2.97 hrs/resident/day is below the Texas median of 3.27.
  • !Pressure-ulcer (bedsore) rate of 6.6% 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?
  • ·How often are residents repositioned, and who checks skin daily?

Touring in person? Our free nursing-home tour checklist has 30 questions to ask and the red flags to watch for, printable to take with you.

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

Common questions about Avir At Itasca

Is Avir At Itasca a good nursing home?

Avir At Itasca in Itasca, Texas holds a 4 of 5 star CMS overall rating. A strong option on the record. Still worth a visit to confirm it fits your parent.

How is Avir At Itasca staffed?

Avir At Itasca reports 2.97 nurse hours per resident per day, below the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.

Has Avir At Itasca been fined or flagged for abuse?

Avir At Itasca has no federal fines on record 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

2.97 nurse hours per resident per day. 9% below the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
2.97 hrs
RN
0.52 hrs
LPN
0.52 hrs
Aide
1.92 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 40% · RN turnover: 42.9%

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.

14
total findings
0
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
3
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0584 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Jan 10, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Jan 10, 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 F0583 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Jan 10, 2026

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Jan 10, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0925 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Jan 10, 2026

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Environmental Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0584 · Nov 26, 2024ComplaintCorrected Dec 12, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0583 · Oct 10, 2024Corrected Oct 31, 2024

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0641 · Oct 10, 2024Corrected Oct 31, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0656 · Oct 10, 2024Corrected Oct 31, 2024

    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 F0813 · Oct 10, 2024Corrected Oct 31, 2024

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 14 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.

23.8%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is above the national median. Ask how the home decides to start these medications and how often it reviews them.

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)
6.6%
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.

No federal fines are on record for this home in roughly the last three years, a good sign.

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.