Avir at El Paso
7441 Paseo Del Norte · El Paso, TX · 79911 · 9158428700
124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Avir Health Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $192,681 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$192,681 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $199,581 |
Inspection citations (98 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected June 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · 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 May 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 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 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 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 November 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | Fine | $16,153 |
| November 8, 2024 | Fine | $155,988 |
| July 27, 2024 | Fine | $20,540 |
| July 12, 2023 | Fine | $6,900 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676431 · certified since August 22, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.