Avir at Lancaster
1241 Westridge Ave · Lancaster, TX · 75146 · 9722275110
110 certified beds Government - Federal Chain: Avir Health Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $49,281 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $49,281 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected April 12, 2026 · Administration
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Actual harm · G April 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected November 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 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 November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 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 November 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 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 September 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
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 October 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 7, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 7, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 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 October 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2026 | Fine | $18,372 |
| June 19, 2025 | Fine | $17,282 |
| September 18, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675809 · certified since October 8, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.