Avir at Petal Hill
900 S Baxter Ave · Tyler, TX · 75701 · 9035978192
120 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 (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $14,901 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.
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.
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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $53,823 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 24, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025 · 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 February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 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 January 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024
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 December 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected November 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 11, 2023 · 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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| November 11, 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
| July 13, 2023 | Fine | $38,922 |
| July 13, 2023 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455485 · certified since April 18, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.