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Avir At Bay City
700 12th St, Bay City, TX 77414
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Avir At Bay City serves Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1986.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 8, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $24K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 54.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Matagorda Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 25 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.3 | 23.3 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.2% | 54.2% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $23,689 | $10,761 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Feb 2026, 5 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×14 E ×12
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0727 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0727 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2024 | Fine | $13,627 | |
| 29 Aug 2023 | Fine | $10,062 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.2%, RNs —; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.3% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.0% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.7% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.4% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Guadalupe County Hospital Board. Chain: Avir Health Group (116 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe County Hospital Board | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2022 |
| 700 12th Street Property Owner, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Welltower Inc | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Welltower Nnn Group, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Welltower Op, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| 700 12th Street Opco, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| 700 12th Street Opco, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2025 |
| 700 12th Street Property Owner, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Welltower Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Welltower Nnn Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Welltower Op, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Matagorda County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Bay City | 100 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | $11K | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Paradigm At Bay City | Bay City | 105 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 23.8 | — | 30 May 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Matagorda County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avir At Bay City been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Avir At Bay City been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $24K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avir At Bay City compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avir At Bay City?
It is part of the Avir Health Group chain. Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Guadalupe County Hospital Board and 700 12th Street Opco, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avir At Bay City last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.