Avir at River Valley

1907 Refinery Rd · Gainesville, TX · 76240 · 9406650386

116 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Avir Health Group

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

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

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 58
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 46
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 79
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.053.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.250.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.72≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year52%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (25 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 1, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected February 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 March 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E February 27, 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 February 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025

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

    Corrected February 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 12, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Corrected February 5, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected January 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023

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

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F December 22, 2023

    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 January 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023

    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 January 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected January 19, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 4, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 27, 2022

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022

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

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 27, 2022

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

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E October 27, 2022

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

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 14, 2022 · Infection Control

Better-scoring options nearby

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455970 · certified since January 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.