Avir At Petal Hill
Nursing home · 900 S BAXTER AVE, Tyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Nursing · MEDICARE/MEDICAID · certified
- Capacity
- 120
- State license
- 005186
- Medicare CCN
- 455485
- Licensed entity
- WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
- Chain
- AVIR HEALTH GROUP
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (903) 597-8192
- Nurse staffing
- 3.50 hours per resident per day; 43.9% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 2★ · Quality 2★
- 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
- May 13, 2026 — Fine ($16,355)
- Nov 11, 2025 — Fine ($14,901)
Inspection findings
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May 13, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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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 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Apr 1, 2026 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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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.
CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Mar 5, 2026 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0565 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0645 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
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 Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
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Dec 5, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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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 Dec 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Nov 11, 2025 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
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Feb 27, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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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 Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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 Mar 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
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Dec 11, 2024 Fire Safety · 13 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected Dec 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected Dec 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 15, 2025 · 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 Dec 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Dec 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
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 Dec 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0850 Administration Deficiencies
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected Jan 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Dec 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Dec 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Dec 15, 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 Dec 15, 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 Dec 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Dec 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Apr 18, 2024 Health · 7 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Apr 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0770 Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected Apr 23, 2024 · 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 Apr 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected Apr 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Apr 23, 2024 · 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 Apr 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0925 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected Apr 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Mar 21, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0850 Administration Deficiencies
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected Mar 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Nov 8, 2023 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0576 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected Nov 11, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0645 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected Nov 14, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0679 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected Nov 11, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Nov 14, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
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Aug 22, 2023 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
Complaint
F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Aug 23, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
Complaint
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Aug 14, 2023 Health · 3 findings
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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 Aug 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Aug 15, 2023 · 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 Aug 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- AUGUSTUS, LAZEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2025
- AUGUSTUS, LAZEL — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2025
- DAGAN, AMITAI — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/07/2025
- FREUND, NOCHUM — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/07/2025
- GOLDBERGER, ABRAHAM — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/07/2025
- GOLDBERGER, FAIGY — individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/07/2025
- THOMPSON, JOHNNY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/15/2024
- TRAVITSKY, AARON — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2025
- WICKS, STEVEN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2025
- WICKS, STEVEN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2025
- 900 S BAXTER AVENUE OPCO, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/24/2025
- 900 S BAXTER AVENUE OPCO, LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2025
- 900 S BAXTER AVENUE PROPERTY OWNER, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2025
- WELLTOWER INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2025
- WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2025
- WELLTOWER OP, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/01/2025
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.