Avir at Bay City
700 12th St · Bay City, TX · 77414 · 9792457800
120 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Avir Health Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.21 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $23,689 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
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 March 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 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 September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 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 September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 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 November 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 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 November 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023 · 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 September 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023 · 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 September 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
| August 29, 2023 | Fine | $10,062 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455643 · certified since April 9, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.