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Avir At River Ridge

3922 W River Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 · Nueces County

For-profit · 120 certified beds · 55% occupancy · (361) 767-2000

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Avir At River Ridge reviews: what the government record shows

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At River Ridge 3 out of 5 stars overall, average. Its nurse staffing is 4% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 3 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
3 of 5 stars
Nurse staffing
3.15 hrs/resident/day (-4% vs TX median)
Antipsychotic drug use
3.5% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
Falls with major injury
3% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
Federal fines (3 yrs)
$22,932
Inspection findings
29 cited, 3 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

A mixed record. The strengths and concerns below are worth weighing against a visit.

Concerns

  • !Nurse staffing of 3.15 hrs/resident/day is below the Texas median of 3.27.
  • !Cited for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.

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 River Ridge

Is Avir At River Ridge a good nursing home?

Avir At River Ridge in Corpus Christi, Texas holds a 3 of 5 star CMS overall rating. A mixed record. The strengths and concerns below are worth weighing against a visit.

How is Avir At River Ridge staffed?

Avir At River Ridge reports 3.15 nurse hours per resident per day, below the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.

Has Avir At River Ridge been fined or flagged for abuse?

Avir At River Ridge has paid approximately $22,932 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

3.15 nurse hours per resident per day. 4% below the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.15 hrs
RN
0.46 hrs
LPN
0.85 hrs
Aide
1.84 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 60.9% · RN turnover: 25%

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.

29
total findings
3
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
17
from complaints
  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0689 · Nov 10, 2025ComplaintCorrected Nov 11, 2025

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

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0580 · Feb 21, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 22, 2026

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0684 · Feb 21, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 22, 2026

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

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0842 · Feb 21, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 22, 2026

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0686 · Jan 29, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026

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

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0755 · Jan 29, 2026Corrected Feb 25, 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 F0812 · Jan 29, 2026Corrected Feb 25, 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 F0880 · Jan 29, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0925 · Jan 29, 2026Corrected Feb 25, 2026

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

    Environmental Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Mar 5, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 23, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 29 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.

3.5%
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
3%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3% · National median 2.8%
Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.1%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3.3% · National median 4.2%

The serious-fall rate here is above the national median. It is worth asking how the home prevents falls and whether recent injuries prompted any changes.

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
$22,932
Number of fines
2
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.