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Avir At Portland
221 Cedar Drive, Portland, TX 78374
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 97 beds, Avir At Portland serves Portland in San Patricio County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2000.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 9, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $119K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 63.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Patricio Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 30 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.9 | 30.9 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.9% | 63.9% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $119,462 | $119,462 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 9 Sep 2025, 16 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: K ×2 G ×1 D ×20 E ×6 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 23 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Mar 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 | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 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 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Aug 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 | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 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 | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 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 | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2024 |
| 11 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 | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Apr 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 | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 5 May 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 | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 5 May 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2024 | Fine | $8,985 | |
| 11 Apr 2024 | Fine | $110,477 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 63.9%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 31.7% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 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 | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.2% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 1.8% | 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: West Wharton County Hospital District. Chain: Avir Health Group (116 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Other nursing homes in San Patricio County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palma Real | Mathis | 90 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 21.1 | — | 9 Jun 2026 |
All 2 facilities in San Patricio County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avir At Portland been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Avir At Portland been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $119K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avir At Portland compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avir At Portland?
It is part of the Avir Health Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avir At Portland last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Sep 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.