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Avir at Athens

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Avir at Athens is a government - hospital district facility in ATHENS, TX with 112 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 16 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $243K.

150 GIBSON RD, ATHENS, TX 75751

Phone: 9036775864

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
455834
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
112
Residents
74
In Hospital
No
County
Henderson
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.31 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.94
CNA Hours
1.79
Total Nursing Hours
3.04 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
65.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Avir at Athens

Avir at Athens operates 112 certified beds in ATHENS, TX with approximately 74 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (2★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 4 penalties totaling $243K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.04 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.31 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Government - Hospital district" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Avir at Athens falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 65.4%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 6, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 6, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0580

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 6, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 26, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 26, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 19, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 26, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 19, 2024

K — Pattern - Jeopardy Oct 25, 2023 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 26, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2023 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023

C — Widespread - No harm Oct 25, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2023 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2023 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 28, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 22, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 21.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 94.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 92.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 11.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 19.9% Yes

Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $243K

Date Type Amount
Nov 26, 2024 Fine $8K
Nov 26, 2024 Fine $8K
Nov 26, 2024 Fine $13K
Oct 25, 2023 Fine $214K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Avir at Athens?
Avir at Athens has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at Avir at Athens?
Avir at Athens reports 3.04 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.31 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 65.4%.
How many beds does Avir at Athens have?
Avir at Athens has 112 certified beds with approximately 74 residents. The facility is located at 150 GIBSON RD, ATHENS, TX 75751.
Does Avir at Athens have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Avir at Athens has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Avir at Athens received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Avir at Athens has received 4 penalties totaling $243K.
Who owns Avir at Athens?
Avir at Athens is classified as "Government - Hospital district" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Avir at Athens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Avir at Athens was on Dec 4, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Avir at Athens?
Avir at Athens is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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