Avir at Patriot
11490 Gateway North Blvd · El Paso, TX · 79934 · 9153171758
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).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $153,192 in fines in the last 24 months.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$153,192 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.18 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $153,192 |
Inspection citations (77 in the current record)
-
Immediate jeopardy · J March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026 · 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 March 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · 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 March 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
-
Potential for harm · D March 12, 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 March 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026 · 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, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D November 25, 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 November 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · 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 November 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D November 25, 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 November 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
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 August 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
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 August 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · D August 29, 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 August 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D August 8, 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 August 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Immediate jeopardy · J March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · 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 March 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $126,875 |
| March 25, 2025 | Fine | $10,509 |
| July 10, 2024 | Fine | $15,808 |
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676468 · certified since August 30, 2019. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.