For profit - Corporation · 174 certified beds · CMS number 675789
Avir at Arden Wood, Houston, TX
CMS records 32 health deficiencies at Avir at Arden Wood in Houston, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on May 22, 2026. The highest severity cited is L (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 9 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $130,388 and 1 payment denial in the last three years.
- Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)
- 9 immediate jeopardy (J/K/L) citations
- A tag cited in 3 inspections
- 32deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 10in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Lhighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $130,388fines, last 3 years
- 2CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Avir at Arden Wood as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Avir at Arden Wood may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (10 deficiencies)
Standard inspection May 22, 2026. CMS counts 10 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
May 22, 2026 · Standard inspection
9 deficiencies, highest G
F777 · Ordering X-rays and reporting results
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 28, 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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 28, 2026
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 28, 2026
F732 · Daily posting of nurse staffing
Requirement cited (CMS): Post nurse staffing information every day.
- Severity
- C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date May 28, 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
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 28, 2026
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 May 28, 2026
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 28, 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 May 28, 2026
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 May 28, 2026
Dec 30, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, 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 Jan 6, 2026
Previous cycle: 6 deficiencies (standard inspection Mar 28, 2025)
Standard inspection Mar 28, 2025. CMS counts 6 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Mar 28, 2025 · Standard + complaint inspection
6 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 11, 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 11, 2025
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 Apr 11, 2025
F710 · Physician approval and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 11, 2025
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
- Plan of correction, no correction date yet
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 Apr 11, 2025
Earlier cycle: 16 deficiencies (standard inspection Dec 23, 2023)
Standard inspection Dec 23, 2023. CMS counts 16 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Feb 19, 2024 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest K
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
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 20, 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
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 20, 2024
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 Feb 20, 2024
Feb 1, 2024 · Complaint inspection
4 deficiencies, highest J
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 Feb 2, 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 Feb 2, 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 2, 2024
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
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 2, 2024
Dec 23, 2023 · Standard + complaint inspection
9 deficiencies, highest L
F925 · Pest control
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Dec 29, 2023
F882 · Qualified infection preventionist
Requirement cited (CMS): Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- Severity
- L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Dec 26, 2023
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Feb 2, 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 Jan 12, 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 Jan 12, 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
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 8, 2024
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 8, 2024
F623 · Written notice before a move
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Dec 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
- L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Jan 12, 2024
Tags cited in more than one inspection
7 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Avir at Arden Wood; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F755 Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist | 3 | May 22, 2026; Mar 28, 2025; Dec 23, 2023 |
| F761 Drug labeling and secure storage | 3 | May 22, 2026; Mar 28, 2025; Dec 23, 2023 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 3 | Dec 30, 2025; Feb 1, 2024; Dec 23, 2023 |
| F600 Freedom from abuse and neglect | 2 | Feb 19, 2024; Dec 23, 2023 |
| F644 Coordinating with PASARR screening | 2 | May 22, 2026; Mar 28, 2025 |
| F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan | 2 | May 22, 2026; Feb 19, 2024 |
| F684 Quality of care | 2 | May 22, 2026; Mar 28, 2025 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Fine | $22,895 |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Fine | $107,493 |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Payment Denial | 10 days from Feb 10, 2024 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.05 h (below the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.41 h (above the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.69 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 25.6% (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 Arden Wood, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 8810 Long Point Dr, Houston, TX 77055
- Phone
- (713) 468-7833
- County
- Harris
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- Avir Health Group
- Certified beds
- 174
- Average residents per day
- 134.3
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- May 5, 1999
- 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 new medication orders filled, and how quickly can urgent medications arrive? (F755, cited 3 times)
- How are medications stored and secured on each unit? (F761, cited 3 times)
- How do staff track and report infections among residents? (F880, cited 3 times)
- How does the home screen, train, and supervise staff to protect residents? (F600, cited 2 times)
Other nursing homes in Houston and the same chain
- Woodway Nursing & Rehab
Houston · 55 deficiencies - Avir at Houston
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Houston · 44 deficiencies - Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Houston · 43 deficiencies - Fallbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center
Houston · 43 deficiencies - Paradigm at Westbury
Houston · 42 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.