For profit - Limited Liability company · 124 certified beds · CMS number 676431

Avir at El Paso, El Paso, TX

CMS records 93 health deficiencies at Avir at El Paso in El Paso, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on May 6, 2026. The highest severity cited is J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level, 1 of them recorded as past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection). CMS lists 3 fines totaling $192,681 in the last three years.

Inspections and deficiencies

CMS findings for Avir at El Paso as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Avir at El Paso may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare

Most recent cycle (12 deficiencies)

Standard inspection May 6, 2026. CMS counts 12 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Jun 10, 2026 · Complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, highest D

F842 · Complete, confidential medical records

Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jun 11, 2026

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 Jun 11, 2026

May 6, 2026 · Standard inspection

8 deficiencies, highest E

F940 · Staff training program

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date May 7, 2026

F914 · Visual privacy in bedrooms

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date May 7, 2026

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 May 7, 2026

F814 · Garbage disposal

Requirement cited (CMS): Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date May 7, 2026

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 May 7, 2026

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 May 7, 2026

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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date May 7, 2026

F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences

Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date May 7, 2026

Apr 21, 2026 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest D

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 May 21, 2026

Apr 2, 2026 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest E

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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date May 1, 2026
Previous cycle: 22 deficiencies (standard inspection Mar 6, 2025)

Standard inspection Mar 6, 2025. CMS counts 22 health deficiencies and 18 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Aug 18, 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), Aug 12, 2025

Jul 1, 2025 · Complaint inspection

3 deficiencies, highest E

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 Aug 1, 2025

F610 · Investigating and responding to allegations

Requirement cited (CMS): Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Aug 1, 2025

F602 · Protecting residents' money and belongings

Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Aug 1, 2025

May 22, 2025 · Complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, highest D

F770 · Timely laboratory services

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jun 22, 2025

F580 · Telling residents and families about changes

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

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jun 22, 2025

Apr 10, 2025 · 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 May 10, 2025

Mar 6, 2025 · Standard + complaint 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 Apr 6, 2025

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 Apr 6, 2025

F814 · Garbage disposal

Requirement cited (CMS): Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Apr 6, 2025

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 Apr 6, 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 Apr 6, 2025

F687 · Foot care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate foot care.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Apr 6, 2025

F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences

Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Apr 6, 2025

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 Apr 6, 2025

Nov 8, 2024 · Complaint inspection

7 deficiencies, highest J

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 Nov 9, 2024

F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Nov 9, 2024

F684 · Quality of care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 9, 2024

F658 · Professional standards in care

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 9, 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 9, 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 Nov 9, 2024

F580 · Telling residents and families about changes

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

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Nov 9, 2024
Earlier cycle: 59 deficiencies (standard inspection Jan 12, 2024)

Standard inspection Jan 12, 2024. CMS counts 59 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.

Aug 14, 2024 · Complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, 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 Aug 15, 2024

F644 · Coordinating with PASARR screening

Requirement cited (CMS): Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Aug 15, 2024

Jul 27, 2024 · Complaint inspection

15 deficiencies, highest J

F842 · Complete, confidential medical records

Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 2024

F770 · Timely laboratory services

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 2024

F700 · Bed rail safety

Requirement cited (CMS): Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 2024

F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 2024

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
Correction date Jul 28, 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 Jul 28, 2024

F644 · Coordinating with PASARR screening

Requirement cited (CMS): Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 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 Jul 28, 2024

F607 · Abuse prevention policies

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 2024

F604 · Limits on physical restraints

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 2024

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 Jul 28, 2024

F580 · Telling residents and families about changes

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

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 2024

F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences

Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Jul 28, 2024

May 9, 2024 · Complaint inspection

7 deficiencies, highest E

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 Jun 14, 2024

F850 · Full-time social worker in larger homes

Requirement cited (CMS): Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date May 13, 2024

F842 · Complete, confidential medical records

Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date May 13, 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 May 13, 2024

F684 · Quality of care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date May 13, 2024

F660 · Discharge planning process

Requirement cited (CMS): Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date May 13, 2024

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 May 13, 2024

Apr 24, 2024 · Complaint inspection

7 deficiencies, highest E

F684 · Quality of care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Apr 25, 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 Apr 25, 2024

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 Apr 25, 2024

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 25, 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 25, 2024

F607 · Abuse prevention policies

Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Apr 25, 2024

F580 · Telling residents and families about changes

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

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Apr 25, 2024

Apr 2, 2024 · Complaint inspection

2 deficiencies, highest D

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 Apr 4, 2024

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 Apr 4, 2024

Feb 29, 2024 · Complaint inspection

7 deficiencies, highest D

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 Mar 20, 2024

F842 · Complete, confidential medical records

Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Mar 20, 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 Mar 20, 2024

F686 · Pressure ulcer prevention and care

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Mar 20, 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 Mar 20, 2024

F580 · Telling residents and families about changes

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

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Mar 20, 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 Mar 20, 2024

Jan 12, 2024 · Standard + complaint inspection

15 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
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 8, 2024

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 Feb 8, 2024

F842 · Complete, confidential medical records

Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Status
Correction date Feb 8, 2024

F809 · Meal times and snacks

Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 8, 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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 8, 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 Feb 8, 2024

F758 · Psychotropic drug safeguards

Requirement cited (CMS): Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 8, 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
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 8, 2024

F694 · IV fluid administration

Requirement cited (CMS): Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Severity
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Status
Correction date Feb 8, 2024

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 Feb 8, 2024

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 Feb 8, 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 Feb 8, 2024

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 Feb 8, 2024

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 Feb 8, 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 Feb 8, 2024

Dec 1, 2023 · Complaint inspection

1 deficiency, highest E

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 Dec 15, 2023

Sep 6, 2023 · Complaint inspection

3 deficiencies, highest D

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 Sep 8, 2023

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 Sep 8, 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 Sep 8, 2023

Tags cited in more than one inspection

20 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Avir at El Paso; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.

TagInspectionsDates
F880 Infection prevention and control program7May 6, 2026; Mar 6, 2025; Nov 8, 2024; May 9, 2024; Feb 29, 2024; Jan 12, 2024; Sep 6, 2023
F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan6Apr 10, 2025; Nov 8, 2024; Aug 14, 2024; Jul 27, 2024; Apr 24, 2024; Jan 12, 2024
F684 Quality of care6Apr 21, 2026; Nov 8, 2024; May 9, 2024; Apr 24, 2024; Apr 2, 2024; Feb 29, 2024
F558 Accommodating individual needs and preferences5May 6, 2026; Mar 6, 2025; Jul 27, 2024; Feb 29, 2024; Jan 12, 2024
F580 Telling residents and families about changes5May 22, 2025; Nov 8, 2024; Jul 27, 2024; Apr 24, 2024; Feb 29, 2024
F641 Accurate resident assessments5Nov 8, 2024; Jul 27, 2024; Apr 24, 2024; Apr 2, 2024; Sep 6, 2023
F842 Complete, confidential medical records5Jun 10, 2026; Jul 27, 2024; May 9, 2024; Feb 29, 2024; Jan 12, 2024
F755 Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist4Apr 2, 2026; Jul 27, 2024; Feb 29, 2024; Jan 12, 2024
F761 Drug labeling and secure storage4May 6, 2026; Mar 6, 2025; May 9, 2024; Jan 12, 2024
F610 Investigating and responding to allegations3Jul 1, 2025; Apr 24, 2024; Jan 12, 2024
F655 Baseline care plan within 48 hours3Jun 10, 2026; May 9, 2024; Jan 12, 2024
F689 Accident prevention and supervision3Aug 18, 2025 (PNC); Jul 1, 2025; Jul 27, 2024
F695 Respiratory and oxygen care3Nov 8, 2024; Jul 27, 2024; Sep 6, 2023
F812 Food safety and sanitation3May 6, 2026; Mar 6, 2025; Dec 1, 2023
F607 Abuse prevention policies2Jul 27, 2024; Apr 24, 2024
F644 Coordinating with PASARR screening2Aug 14, 2024; Jul 27, 2024
F677 Help with daily care2May 6, 2026; Jan 12, 2024
F687 Foot care2Mar 6, 2025; Jan 12, 2024
F770 Timely laboratory services2May 22, 2025; Jul 27, 2024
F814 Garbage disposal2May 6, 2026; Mar 6, 2025

Fines and payment denials

DateTypeAmount / length
Aug 18, 2025Fine$16,153
Nov 8, 2024Fine$155,988
Jul 27, 2024Fine$20,540

Staffing and CMS ratings

Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
3.18 h (about the same as the Texas median of 3.27 h)
RN hours per resident per day
0.38 h (about the same as the Texas median of 0.38 h)
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
2.76 h
Nursing staff turnover
46.8% (Texas median 52.1%)
Administrators who left
0
CMS overall rating
2 of 5
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5

CMS figures for Avir at El Paso, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.

Facility details

Address
7441 Paseo Del Norte, El Paso, TX 79911
Phone
(915) 842-8700
County
El Paso
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain (CMS)
Avir Health Group
Certified beds
124
Average residents per day
111.9
In Medicare/Medicaid since
Aug 22, 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 do staff track and report infections among residents? (F880, cited 7 times)
  • How are a resident's goals and preferences written into the care plan? (F656, cited 6 times)
  • How does the home make sure doctor's orders are followed consistently across shifts? (F684, cited 6 times)
  • How does the home adapt rooms and routines for residents with limited mobility, vision, or hearing? (F558, cited 5 times)

Other nursing homes in El Paso and the same chain

Source

CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.

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