For profit - Corporation · 104 certified beds · CMS number 455963
Avir at Carthage, Carthage, TX
CMS records 44 health deficiencies at Avir at Carthage in Carthage, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Sep 17, 2025. The highest severity cited is J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level, 3 of them recorded as past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection). CMS lists 3 fines totaling $66,731 in the last three years.
- 4 immediate jeopardy (J/K/L) citations
- A tag cited in 3 inspections
- Ownership changed in the last 12 months (CMS)
- 44deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 9in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Jhighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $66,731fines, last 3 years
- 2CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Avir at Carthage as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Avir at Carthage may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (9 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Sep 17, 2025. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jan 29, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 20, 2026
Sep 17, 2025 · Standard inspection
8 deficiencies, highest E
F908 · Equipment kept in safe working order
Requirement cited (CMS): Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 10, 2025
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 10, 2025
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 10, 2025
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 Oct 10, 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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 10, 2025
F677 · Help with daily care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 10, 2025
F641 · Accurate resident assessments
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 10, 2025
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 Oct 10, 2025
Previous cycle: 15 deficiencies (standard inspection Aug 20, 2024)
Standard inspection Aug 20, 2024. CMS counts 15 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jul 15, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest J
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
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Jul 13, 2025
Aug 20, 2024 · Standard inspection
14 deficiencies, highest F
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 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 Aug 26, 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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 2024
F757 · Avoiding unnecessary drugs
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 2024
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 2024
F727 · RN coverage and director of nursing
Requirement cited (CMS): Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
- Severity
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 2024
F726 · Competent nurses and nurse aides
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 2024
F690 · Bladder, bowel, and catheter care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 2024
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 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 Aug 26, 2024
F642 · Qualified staff conduct assessments
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 2024
F641 · Accurate resident assessments
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 2024
F640 · Submitting assessment data on time
Requirement cited (CMS): Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 26, 2024
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 Aug 26, 2024
Earlier cycle: 20 deficiencies (standard inspection Jun 29, 2023)
Standard inspection Jun 29, 2023. CMS counts 20 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Aug 16, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest J
F678 · CPR and basic life support
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 17, 2024
Jul 10, 2024 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest J
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 Jul 25, 2024
F607 · Abuse prevention policies
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Dec 15, 2023
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
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Dec 15, 2023
Jun 29, 2023 · Standard inspection
16 deficiencies, highest G
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 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 Jul 26, 2023
F759 · Medication error rate under 5 percent
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
F727 · RN coverage and director of nursing
Requirement cited (CMS): Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
F725 · Enough nursing staff every shift
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
F698 · Dialysis care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
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 Jul 26, 2023
F686 · Pressure ulcer prevention and care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 27, 2023
F677 · Help with daily care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
F655 · Baseline care plan within 48 hours
Requirement cited (CMS): Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
F641 · Accurate resident assessments
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
9 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Avir at Carthage; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F641 Accurate resident assessments | 3 | Sep 17, 2025; Aug 20, 2024; Jun 29, 2023 |
| F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan | 3 | Jan 29, 2026; Aug 20, 2024; Jun 29, 2023 |
| F689 Accident prevention and supervision | 3 | Sep 17, 2025; Jul 15, 2025 (PNC); Jun 29, 2023 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 3 | Sep 17, 2025; Aug 20, 2024; Jun 29, 2023 |
| F558 Accommodating individual needs and preferences | 2 | Sep 17, 2025; Aug 20, 2024 |
| F600 Freedom from abuse and neglect | 2 | Jul 10, 2024 (PNC); Jun 29, 2023 |
| F677 Help with daily care | 2 | Sep 17, 2025; Jun 29, 2023 |
| F727 RN coverage and director of nursing | 2 | Aug 20, 2024; Jun 29, 2023 |
| F761 Drug labeling and secure storage | 2 | Sep 17, 2025; Aug 20, 2024 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | Fine | $10,529 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Fine | $47,375 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Fine | $8,827 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.24 h (about the same as the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.31 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.85 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 12.9% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 0
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 2 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 2 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 2 of 5
CMS figures for Avir at Carthage, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 701 S Market St, Carthage, TX 75633
- Phone
- (903) 693-6671
- County
- Panola
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- Avir Health Group
- Certified beds
- 104
- Average residents per day
- 43.5
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Dec 1, 1991
- 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 does the home check that resident assessments match what staff actually observe? (F641, cited 3 times)
- How are a resident's goals and preferences written into the care plan? (F656, cited 3 times)
- How does the home assess each resident's fall risk and plan to prevent falls? (F689, cited 3 times)
- How do staff track and report infections among residents? (F880, cited 3 times)
Other nursing homes in Carthage and the same chain
- Panola County Nursing & Rehabilitation
Carthage · 34 deficiencies - Briarcliff Skilled Nursing Facility
Carthage · 28 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.