Avir At Portland
221 Cedar Dr, Portland, TX 78374 · San Patricio County
For-profit · 97 certified beds · 68% occupancy · (361) 643-1888
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Portland 1 out of 5 stars overall — much below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. 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.
3.25 nurse hours per resident per day. About the Texas median.
Nursing staff turnover: 63.9% · RN turnover: 50%
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.
- Potential for harmTag F0760 · Mar 19, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 20, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0760 · Sep 9, 2025Corrected Sep 30, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Sep 9, 2025Corrected Sep 30, 2025
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 · Jul 1, 2025ComplaintCorrected Aug 4, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 23, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 24, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Mar 19, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 20, 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 F0880 · Mar 19, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0583 · Sep 9, 2025Corrected Sep 30, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0690 · Sep 9, 2025Corrected Sep 30, 2025
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 F0761 · Sep 9, 2025Corrected Sep 30, 2025
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
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 29 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Avir Health Group chain (119 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.3★.