For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds · CMS number 676416
Avir at Abilene, Abilene, TX
CMS records 31 health deficiencies at Avir at Abilene in Abilene, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Apr 9, 2026. The highest severity cited is K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $23,733 in the last three years.
- 31deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 9in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Khighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $23,733fines, last 3 years
- 1CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Avir at Abilene as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Avir at Abilene may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (9 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Apr 9, 2026. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jul 20, 2026 · Complaint inspection
4 deficiencies, highest E
F921 · Safe, functional, sanitary building
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 21, 2026
F919 · Working call system
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 21, 2026
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 21, 2026
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026 · Standard inspection
4 deficiencies, highest F
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Apr 10, 2026
F694 · IV fluid administration
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 10, 2026
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 10, 2026
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 10, 2026
Jan 14, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F585 · Grievances and how they are handled
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 15, 2026
Previous cycle: 9 deficiencies (standard inspection Feb 5, 2025)
Standard inspection Feb 5, 2025. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Aug 29, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest K
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 30, 2025
F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect
Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Severity
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 30, 2025
Feb 5, 2025 · Standard + complaint inspection
4 deficiencies, highest F
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Feb 6, 2025
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 6, 2025
F620 · Admissions policy rules
Requirement cited (CMS): Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 6, 2025
F561 · Making everyday choices
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 6, 2025
Nov 6, 2024 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest E
F687 · Foot care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate foot care.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 7, 2024
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 7, 2024
F573 · Access to personal and medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 7, 2024
Earlier cycle: 13 deficiencies (standard inspection Jan 18, 2024)
Standard inspection Jan 18, 2024. CMS counts 13 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.
Apr 9, 2024 · Complaint inspection
4 deficiencies, highest E
F610 · Investigating and responding to allegations
Requirement cited (CMS): Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 10, 2024
F609 · Reporting suspected abuse and crimes
Requirement cited (CMS): Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 10, 2024
F607 · Abuse prevention policies
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 10, 2024
F552 · Being informed about health and treatment
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 10, 2024
Jan 18, 2024 · Standard + complaint inspection
6 deficiencies, highest E
F919 · Working call system
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 25, 2024
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 25, 2024
F805 · Food prepared for individual needs
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 25, 2024
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 25, 2024
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 25, 2024
F657 · Care plan timing and team review
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- Severity
- B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 25, 2024
Oct 23, 2023 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest E
F921 · Safe, functional, sanitary building
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2023
F804 · Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2023
F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences
Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
6 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Avir at Abilene; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan | 3 | Jul 20, 2026; Apr 9, 2026; Nov 6, 2024 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 3 | Apr 9, 2026; Feb 5, 2025; Jan 18, 2024 |
| F689 Accident prevention and supervision | 2 | Apr 9, 2026; Feb 5, 2025 |
| F695 Respiratory and oxygen care | 2 | Jul 20, 2026; Jan 18, 2024 |
| F919 Working call system | 2 | Jul 20, 2026; Jan 18, 2024 |
| F921 Safe, functional, sanitary building | 2 | Jul 20, 2026; Oct 23, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | Fine | $23,733 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.98 h (below the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.14 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.61 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.9% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 1
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 2 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 1 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 3 of 5
CMS figures for Avir at Abilene, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 1201 Clarks Dr, Abilene, TX 79602
- Phone
- (325) 670-9293
- County
- Taylor
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- Avir Health Group
- Certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 102
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Feb 17, 2017
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- How are a resident's goals and preferences written into the care plan? (F656, cited 3 times)
- When was the kitchen last inspected, and how are food temperatures checked? (F812, cited 3 times)
- How does the home assess each resident's fall risk and plan to prevent falls? (F689, cited 2 times)
- How are oxygen equipment and breathing treatments managed and checked? (F695, cited 2 times)
Other nursing homes in Abilene and the same chain
- The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center
Abilene · 49 deficiencies - Avir at Coronado
Abilene · 47 deficiencies - Mesa Springs Healthcare Center
Abilene · 34 deficiencies - Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center
Abilene · 29 deficiencies - Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing
Abilene · 24 deficiencies - Silver Spring
Abilene · 23 deficiencies - Avir at El Paso
El Paso · 93 deficiencies - Avir at Patriot
El Paso · 78 deficiencies - Avir at Cowhorn Creek
Texarkana · 68 deficiencies - Avir at Kerrville
Kerrville · 67 deficiencies
Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.