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Avir At Childress
1200 7th St Nw, Childress, TX 79201
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 Childress serves Childress in Childress County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 10, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 65.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Childress Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 31 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.8 | 25.8 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.6% | 65.6% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 14 May 2025, 9 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×13 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | 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 | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | 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 | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 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 | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 14 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 14 Nov 2023 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 18 Feb 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 | 28 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Feb 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 65.6%, RNs 100.0%; 2 administrators 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 | 12.6% | 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 | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.2% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 1.1% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Childress County Hospital District. Chain: Avir Health Group (116 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childress County Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/30/2014 |
| 1200 7th St Nw Opco, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| 1200 7th St Nw Property Owner, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| Welltower Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| Welltower Nnn Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| Welltower Op, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avir At Childress been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Avir At Childress been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avir At Childress compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avir At Childress?
It is part of the Avir Health Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Childress County Hospital District and 1200 7th St Nw Opco, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avir At Childress last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 May 2025.
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.