Avir at Childress
1200 7th St Nw · Childress, TX · 79201 · 9409378668
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avir Health Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.78 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
67% 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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
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 June 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 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 June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 14, 2025
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 June 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 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 June 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2024
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 April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 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 April 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023 · 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 December 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675055 · certified since July 16, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.