Avir at Luling

501 W Austin St · Luling, TX · 78648 · 8308755628

56 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avir Health Group

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • 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: $35,559 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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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 prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

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.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.16 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.94 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

80% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 29
Serious harm & abuse 20% 52
Staffing 20% 34
Federal penalties 15% 45
Trend 10% 85
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.943.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.160.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.69≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year80%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $35,559

Inspection citations (41 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E February 4, 2026 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected February 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 20, 2026 · 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 January 21, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 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 November 22, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 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 November 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 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 November 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F November 21, 2025

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected November 22, 2025 · Environmental

  • Actual harm · G July 22, 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 July 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · K May 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected May 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 6, 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 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 May 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected January 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected October 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected September 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
July 22, 2025Fine$4,648
May 6, 2025Fine$24,752
October 11, 2024Fine$6,159

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676292 · certified since October 6, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.