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Avir at Abilene
1201 Clarks Dr, Abilene, TX 79602 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 676416
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 31 in the last 3 inspection cycles (2 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 27 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 10
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $23,733
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- April 9, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | April 9, 2026 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | February 5, 2025 | 22 | 4 | 22 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 142.5 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: 0. How to read these citations
31 health citations across 9 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
July 20, 2026: 4 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
| E | F-0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
| E | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/21/2026 |
April 9, 2026: 4 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
| D | F-0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
| E | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
January 14, 2026: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/15/2026 |
August 29, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2025 |
| K | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2025 |
February 5, 2025: 4 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/06/2025 |
| E | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/06/2025 |
| E | F-0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/06/2025 |
| E | F-0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/06/2025 |
November 6, 2024: 3 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/07/2024 |
| E | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/07/2024 |
| D | F-0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/07/2024 |
April 9, 2024: 4 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2024 |
| D | F-0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2024 |
| E | F-0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2024 |
| E | F-0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2024 |
January 18, 2024: 6 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/25/2024 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/25/2024 |
| D | F-0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/25/2024 |
| E | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/25/2024 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/25/2024 |
| B | F-0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/25/2024 |
October 23, 2023: 3 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/01/2023 |
| E | F-0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/01/2023 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | E | K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
| 04/09/2026 | E | K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
| 04/09/2026 | F | K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
| 02/05/2025 | E | K-0751 | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/09/2025 |
| 02/05/2025 | E | K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/09/2025 |
| 02/05/2025 | E | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/09/2025 |
| 02/05/2025 | E | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/09/2025 |
| 02/05/2025 | F | K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/09/2025 |
| 02/05/2025 | E | K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/09/2025 |
| 01/18/2024 | D | K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/25/2024 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2025 | Fine | $23,733 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.98 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.14 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.97 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.87 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.61 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.11 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 44.9 | 55.3 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 71.4 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 1 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- West Wharton County Hospital District
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Avir Health Group (118 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 102
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- February 17, 2017
- County/parish
- Taylor
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
16 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 CLARKS DRIVE PROPERTY OWNER, LLC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WELLTOWER INC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WELLTOWER OP, LLC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THOMPSON, JOHNNY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| 1201 CLARKS DRIVE OPCO, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TRAVITSKY, AARON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DAGAN, AMITAI | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GOLDBERGER, ABRAHAM | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| 1201 CLARKS DRIVE OPCO, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| 1201 CLARKS DRIVE PROPERTY OWNER, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WELLTOWER INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WELLTOWER OP, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LANE, JOHN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Avir at Abilene. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HHSC long-term care complaint portal (TULIP). The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.