Avir at Lubbock
4710 Slide Rd · Lubbock, TX · 79414 · 8067973481
117 certified beds For profit - Corporation 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 (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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.
3 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.
4 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.
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.
74% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 74% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $69,168 |
Inspection citations (63 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2026
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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2026
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 May 15, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2026
Have policies on smoking.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 5, 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 September 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025 · 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 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025 · 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 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
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 September 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | Fine | $9,348 |
| November 1, 2024 | Fine | $38,714 |
| February 8, 2024 | Fine | $3,510 |
| December 1, 2023 | Fine | $17,596 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455940 · certified since June 30, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.