For profit - Corporation · 117 certified beds · CMS number 455940
Avir at Lubbock, Lubbock, TX
CMS records 63 health deficiencies at Avir at Lubbock in Lubbock, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on May 15, 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 $69,307 in the last three years.
- Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)
- CMS abuse icon
- 6 immediate jeopardy (J/K/L) citations
- A tag cited in 5 inspections
- 63deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 16in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Khighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $69,307fines, last 3 years
- 1CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Avir at Lubbock as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Avir at Lubbock may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (16 deficiencies)
Standard inspection May 15, 2026. CMS counts 16 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.
May 15, 2026 · Standard inspection
9 deficiencies, highest F
F926 · Smoking policies
Requirement cited (CMS): Have policies on smoking.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 16, 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
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date May 16, 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 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 May 16, 2026
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 16, 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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 16, 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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 1, 2026
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 16, 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 16, 2026
Sep 5, 2025 · Complaint inspection
7 deficiencies, highest J
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 Sep 6, 2025
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 Sep 6, 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
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 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
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 6, 2025
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 11, 2025
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
- Correction date Sep 7, 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
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 6, 2025
Previous cycle: 20 deficiencies (standard inspection Mar 13, 2025)
Standard inspection Mar 13, 2025. CMS counts 20 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Mar 24, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
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 Apr 14, 2025
Mar 13, 2025 · Standard + 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
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 3, 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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 3, 2025
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 Apr 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2025
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 3, 2025
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Apr 3, 2025
Mar 6, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest F
F925 · Pest control
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Severity
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Mar 3, 2025
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 13, 2025
Jan 17, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest E
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 Jan 19, 2025
F583 · Personal privacy and confidential records
Requirement cited (CMS): Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 19, 2025
Nov 27, 2024 · Complaint inspection
4 deficiencies, highest K
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 Nov 29, 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
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 29, 2024
F607 · Abuse prevention policies
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- Severity
- K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 29, 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 Nov 29, 2024
Nov 25, 2024 · 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 Dec 31, 2024
Nov 1, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F697 · Pain management
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Dec 6, 2024
Oct 1, 2024 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
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 Oct 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 Oct 28, 2024
Earlier cycle: 27 deficiencies (standard inspection Feb 8, 2024)
Standard inspection Feb 8, 2024. CMS counts 27 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jun 26, 2024 · Complaint inspection
4 deficiencies, highest D
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jul 26, 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 Jul 26, 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 26, 2024
Feb 8, 2024 · Standard inspection
14 deficiencies, highest H
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 9, 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
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Feb 9, 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 Feb 9, 2024
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 Feb 9, 2024
F803 · Menus that meet nutritional needs
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 9, 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 Feb 9, 2024
F760 · No significant medication errors
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 9, 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 9, 2024
F742 · Treatment for mental health and trauma
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Severity
- H Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 9, 2024
F661 · Discharge summary
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 9, 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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 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 Feb 9, 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
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 9, 2024
F578 · Refusing treatment and advance directives
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 9, 2024
Dec 1, 2023 · Complaint inspection
5 deficiencies, highest K
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 Dec 16, 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 Dec 16, 2023
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 16, 2023
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 Dec 16, 2023
F557 · Respect and personal belongings
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Dec 16, 2023
Sep 5, 2023 · Complaint inspection
4 deficiencies, highest E
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 13, 2023
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 Oct 13, 2023
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
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 13, 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
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 13, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
15 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Avir at Lubbock; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F761 Drug labeling and secure storage | 5 | May 15, 2026; Sep 5, 2025; Mar 13, 2025; Feb 8, 2024; Sep 5, 2023 |
| F607 Abuse prevention policies | 4 | Sep 5, 2025; Nov 27, 2024; Oct 1, 2024; Jun 26, 2024 |
| F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan | 4 | May 15, 2026; Nov 25, 2024; Jun 26, 2024; Feb 8, 2024 |
| F609 Reporting suspected abuse and crimes | 3 | Nov 27, 2024; Oct 1, 2024; Jun 26, 2024 |
| F657 Care plan timing and team review | 3 | Sep 5, 2025; Feb 8, 2024; Sep 5, 2023 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 3 | May 15, 2026; Mar 13, 2025; Feb 8, 2024 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 3 | Mar 13, 2025; Feb 8, 2024; Dec 1, 2023 |
| F558 Accommodating individual needs and preferences | 2 | May 15, 2026; Dec 1, 2023 |
| F584 Safe, clean, homelike surroundings | 2 | May 15, 2026; Feb 8, 2024 |
| F600 Freedom from abuse and neglect | 2 | Sep 5, 2025; Nov 27, 2024 |
| F677 Help with daily care | 2 | Mar 24, 2025; Jan 17, 2025 |
| F689 Accident prevention and supervision | 2 | Sep 5, 2025; Dec 1, 2023 |
| F755 Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist | 2 | Sep 5, 2025; Feb 8, 2024 |
| F760 No significant medication errors | 2 | Feb 8, 2024; Sep 5, 2023 |
| F804 Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures | 2 | Mar 13, 2025; Feb 8, 2024 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | Fine | $9,487 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Fine | $38,714 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Fine | $3,510 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Fine | $17,596 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.39 h (about the same as the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.23 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.18 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 70.0% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 0
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 1 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 2 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 4 of 5
CMS figures for Avir at Lubbock, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 4710 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79414
- Phone
- (806) 797-3481
- County
- Lubbock
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- Avir Health Group
- Certified beds
- 117
- Average residents per day
- 66.9
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Jun 30, 1991
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- How are medications stored and secured on each unit? (F761, cited 5 times)
- Can families get a summary of the home's abuse prevention and reporting policy? (F607, cited 4 times)
- How are a resident's goals and preferences written into the care plan? (F656, cited 4 times)
- Who at the home is responsible for reporting incidents to the state? (F609, cited 3 times)
Other nursing homes in Lubbock and the same chain
- Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center
Lubbock · 50 deficiencies - The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat
Lubbock · 44 deficiencies - Mesquite Post Acute Care
Lubbock · 42 deficiencies - The Plaza at Lubbock
Lubbock · 40 deficiencies - Avir at Heritage Oaks
Lubbock · 32 deficiencies - Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Lubbock · 32 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.