For profit - Corporation · 148 certified beds · CMS number 676066
Avir at Houston, Houston, TX
CMS records 45 health deficiencies at Avir at Houston in Houston, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on May 8, 2026. The highest severity cited is K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 6 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $180,218 and 1 payment denial in the last three years.
- 45deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 24in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Khighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $180,218fines, last 3 years
- 1CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Avir at Houston as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Avir at Houston may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (24 deficiencies)
Standard inspection May 8, 2026. CMS counts 24 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jul 10, 2026 · Complaint inspection
4 deficiencies, highest E
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 Jul 11, 2026
F760 · No significant medication errors
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 11, 2026
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 11, 2026
F658 · Professional standards in care
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 11, 2026
Jun 26, 2026 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest D
F849 · Hospice services
Requirement cited (CMS): Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 8, 2026
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 Jul 8, 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 Jul 8, 2026
Jun 18, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
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 Jun 19, 2026
Jun 16, 2026 · Complaint inspection
2 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 Jun 18, 2026
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 Jun 18, 2026
May 8, 2026 · Standard + complaint inspection
8 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 May 9, 2026
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 May 9, 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 9, 2026
F679 · Activities program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 9, 2026
F645 · Pre-admission screening for mental disorder or intellectual disability
Requirement cited (CMS): PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 9, 2026
F627 · Permitted transfers, discharge planning, and return rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 9, 2026
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 May 9, 2026
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 May 9, 2026
Apr 15, 2026 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, 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 Apr 16, 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 Apr 16, 2026
Dec 2, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest K
F686 · Pressure ulcer prevention and care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- Severity
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Dec 3, 2025
F627 · Permitted transfers, discharge planning, and return rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Dec 3, 2025
Nov 19, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
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 Dec 6, 2025
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 Dec 6, 2025
Previous cycle: 13 deficiencies (standard inspection Mar 20, 2025)
Standard inspection Mar 20, 2025. CMS counts 13 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Mar 20, 2025 · Standard inspection
10 deficiencies, highest E
F760 · No significant medication errors
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 20, 2025
F759 · Medication error rate under 5 percent
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 20, 2025
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 Apr 20, 2025
F679 · Activities program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 20, 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 Apr 20, 2025
F658 · Professional standards in care
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 20, 2025
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 Apr 20, 2025
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 Apr 20, 2025
F638 · Quarterly assessment reviews
Requirement cited (CMS): Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 20, 2025
F636 · Full assessment at admission and yearly
Requirement cited (CMS): Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 20, 2025
Mar 7, 2025 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest E
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 28, 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 Mar 28, 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
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Mar 28, 2025
Earlier cycle: 8 deficiencies (standard inspection Feb 20, 2024)
Standard inspection Feb 20, 2024. CMS counts 8 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Feb 20, 2024 · Standard inspection
4 deficiencies, highest J
F759 · Medication error rate under 5 percent
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Mar 23, 2024
F730 · Nurse aide reviews and in-service training
Requirement cited (CMS): Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Mar 23, 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 Mar 23, 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 Mar 23, 2024
Dec 7, 2023 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
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 Dec 27, 2023
Nov 8, 2023 · 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 Nov 22, 2023
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
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 22, 2023
Sep 19, 2023 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
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
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 16, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
12 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Avir at Houston; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F690 Bladder, bowel, and catheter care | 3 | Jun 16, 2026; Nov 19, 2025; Sep 19, 2023 |
| F759 Medication error rate under 5 percent | 3 | Jul 10, 2026; Mar 20, 2025; Feb 20, 2024 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 3 | Jul 10, 2026; Jun 16, 2026; May 8, 2026 |
| F627 Permitted transfers, discharge planning, and return rights | 2 | May 8, 2026; Dec 2, 2025 |
| F640 Submitting assessment data on time | 2 | Nov 19, 2025; Mar 20, 2025 |
| F658 Professional standards in care | 2 | Jul 10, 2026; Mar 20, 2025 |
| F677 Help with daily care | 2 | Mar 20, 2025; Mar 7, 2025 |
| F679 Activities program | 2 | May 8, 2026; Mar 20, 2025 |
| F687 Foot care | 2 | Jun 26, 2026; Mar 7, 2025 |
| F689 Accident prevention and supervision | 2 | Jun 18, 2026; Dec 7, 2023 |
| F695 Respiratory and oxygen care | 2 | Apr 15, 2026; Feb 20, 2024 |
| F760 No significant medication errors | 2 | Jul 10, 2026; Mar 20, 2025 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Fine | $27,378 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Fine | $124,099 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Fine | $10,845 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | 3 days from Mar 20, 2024 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Fine | $17,896 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.79 h (below the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.88 h (above the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.26 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- not reported
- Administrators who left
- not reported
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 1 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 1 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 4 of 5
CMS figures for Avir at Houston, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 2310 S Eldridge Pkwy., Houston, TX 77077
- Phone
- (281) 558-3900
- County
- Harris
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- Avir Health Group
- Certified beds
- 148
- Average residents per day
- 72.5
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Oct 5, 2005
- 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 support residents who need help with toileting or incontinence? (F690, cited 3 times)
- How do nurses double-check medications before giving them? (F759, cited 3 times)
- How do staff track and report infections among residents? (F880, cited 3 times)
- How are residents and families involved in planning a discharge? (F627, cited 2 times)
Other nursing homes in Houston and the same chain
- Woodway Nursing & Rehab
Houston · 55 deficiencies - Terra Bella Health and Wellness Suites
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 - Paradigm at Woodwind Lakes
Houston · 39 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.