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Avir At Waco
9101 Panther Way, Waco, TX 76712
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.
Avir At Waco is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Waco, Texas, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 80 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 6, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 42.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mc Lennan Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 26 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 21.4 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 62.5% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $33,539 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 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: 6 Feb 2026, 31 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×7 F ×2 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 6 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 | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Dec 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 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | 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 | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | 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 | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 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 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 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 | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 3 Nov 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 42.9%, RNs 50.0%; 0 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 | 19.1% | 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 | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.7% | 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 | 18.3% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.5% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Mcculloch County Hospital District. Chain: Avir Health Group (116 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Mc Lennan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Catherine Center | Waco | 165 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 7.3 | $13K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Crestview Healthcare Residence | Waco | 192 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 8.9 | $57K | 14 Aug 2025 |
| St. Anthony'S Care Center | Waco | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 13.3 | $3K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Avir At Jeffrey Place | Waco | 95 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 34.7 | $22K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Hewitt Nursing and Rehabilitation | Hewitt | 140 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 21.4 | $34K | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Mcgregor Wellness & Rehabilitation | Mc Gregor | 186 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 10.2 | $49K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Wesley Woods Health & Rehabilitation | Waco | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 21.7 | $56K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Woodway Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Waco | 144 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 11.1 | $15K | 30 Jun 2026 |
All 18 facilities in Mc Lennan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avir At Waco been cited for?
20 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 Waco been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avir At Waco compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avir At Waco?
It is part of the Avir Health Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avir At Waco last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 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.