Avir At New Braunfels
Nursing home · 821 US HWY 81 W, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · Comal County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Nursing · MEDICARE/MEDICAID · certified
- Capacity
- 154
- State license
- 004533
- Medicare CCN
- 455020
- Licensed entity
- 821 US HIGHWAY 81 W OPCO LLC
- Chain
- AVIR HEALTH GROUP
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Phone
- (830) 625-7526
- Nurse staffing
- 3.36 hours per resident per day; 73.7% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 1★ · Staffing 2★ · Quality 3★
- CMS abuse flag
- Cited for abuse (CMS marks this facility with its abuse icon)
- Official record
- Texas HHSC provider search (TULIP)
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Apr 24, 2026 — Fine ($16,355)
- Aug 29, 2025 — Fine ($11,901)
- Dec 22, 2024 — Fine ($83,564)
- May 8, 2024 — Fine ($43,687)
- Dec 2, 2023 — Fine ($8,312)
- Dec 2, 2023 — Payment Denial · payment denial 5 days
Inspection findings
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May 23, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0680 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected Jun 21, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
May 15, 2026 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Jun 14, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0800 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected Jun 14, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected Jun 14, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Apr 24, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
-
Jan 30, 2026 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Jan 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Jan 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0840 Administration Deficiencies
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Dec 31, 2025 Health · 7 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Jan 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Jan 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
Complaint
F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Jan 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Jan 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0801 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected Jan 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected Jan 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Jan 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Nov 24, 2025 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Nov 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected Nov 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Nov 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0921 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected Dec 24, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Aug 29, 2025 Fire Safety · 12 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0004 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected Sep 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0032 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0638 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected Aug 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Aug 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0222 Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
-
Aug 13, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0921 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Jul 10, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Aug 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected Aug 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Mar 10, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0679 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected Apr 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Jan 30, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Dec 22, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Dec 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Dec 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
-
Jun 28, 2024 Health · 19 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0655 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected Jul 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Jul 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0801 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected Jul 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Jul 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jul 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0908 Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected Aug 7, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0921 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected Jul 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0211 Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected Jul 26, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Jul 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0341 Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected Jul 29, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Jul 25, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Jul 25, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jul 25, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Jul 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Jul 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected Jul 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Jul 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Jul 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
-
May 8, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0602 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Dec 2, 2023 Health · 5 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Sep 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Jan 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jan 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0726 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Sep 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Sep 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Apr 14, 2023 Health · 10 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0636 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0803 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0944 Administration Deficiencies
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0344 Smoke Deficiencies
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected Apr 14, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Apr 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Apr 14, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- ALLEN, GARY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2025
- ALLEN, GARY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2025
- CHUDLEIGH, JAMES — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2025
- CHUDLEIGH, JAMES — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2025
- TRAVITSKY, AARON — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2025
- 821 US HIGHWAY 81 W HOLDINGS LLC — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 10/01/2025
- 821 US HIGHWAY 81 W PROPERTY OWNER LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2025
- WELLTOWER INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2025
- WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2025
- WELLTOWER OP, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2025
Sources: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Long-term Care Regulation (directory and closures) and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.