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Avir At Lindale
13905 Fm 2710, Lindale, TX 75771
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 122 beds, Avir At Lindale serves Lindale in Smith County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2022.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 8, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 8 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $755K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 60.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Smith Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 23 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.0 | 20.0 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.0% | 56.3% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $754,567 | $31,256 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 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: 10 Feb 2026, 20 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: K ×6 G ×2 D ×17 E ×9 F ×2 C ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | C | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0579 | Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits. | C | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | F0585 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | K | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 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 | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | K | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2024 |
| 4 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | 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 May 2024 |
| 13 Apr 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | K | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Apr 2024 | 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. | K | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Apr 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | Fine | $12,618 | |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Fine | $168,062 | |
| 28 Jun 2024 | Fine | $196,740 | |
| 4 Jun 2024 | Fine | $115,764 | |
| 13 Apr 2024 | Fine | $261,383 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.0%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 11.7% | 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 | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.3% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.6% | 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: West Wharton County Hospital District. Chain: Avir Health Group (116 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13905 Fm 2710 Opco, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| 13905 Fm 2710 Property Owner, 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 Smith County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lake Health Center | Tyler | 20 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20.0 | — | 19 May 2025 |
| The Center At Grande | Tyler | 96 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 9.4 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Reunion Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation | Tyler | 99 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5.1 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| The Waterton Healthcare & Rehabilitation | Tyler | 92 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10.9 | $23K | 6 May 2026 |
| Oak Brook Health Care Center | Whitehouse | 120 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| The Heights of Tyler | Tyler | 120 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 17.5 | $14K | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Avir At Azalea Heights | Tyler | 120 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 20.8 | $28K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Avir At Petal Hillabuse icon | Tyler | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 25.8 | $31K | 13 May 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Smith County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avir At Lindale been cited for?
39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 8 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Avir At Lindale been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $755K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avir At Lindale compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avir At Lindale?
It is part of the Avir Health Group chain. Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 13905 Fm 2710 Opco, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avir At Lindale last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 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.