Avir at Arden Wood
8810 Long Point Dr · Houston, TX · 77055 · 7134687833
174 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Avir Health Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
9 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.94 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $107,493 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
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 April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 23, 2023 · found via complaint
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 January 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected December 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2023
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 January 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2023 | Fine | $107,493 |
| December 23, 2023 | Payment Denial | 10 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675789 · certified since May 5, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.