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%.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.16 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.69 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 80% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $35,559 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected November 22, 2025 · Environmental
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 22, 2025 | Fine | $4,648 |
| May 6, 2025 | Fine | $24,752 |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $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.