Nursing homes › Texas › Avir at Paris
610 Deshong Dr, Paris, TX 75460 · 9037846638 · 98 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avir Health Group, a group operating 119 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.3/5, 21 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,752,055 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.04 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.70. Weekend total: 2.73. Nursing staff turnover: 41%.
All-time on record: 40 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2024-10-02 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-02 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-10-02 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2023-09-28 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-11 |
| 2023-08-25 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Health | corrected 2023-08-26 |
| 2023-08-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | complaint | corrected 2023-08-26 |
| 2023-08-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | K | Health | corrected 2023-08-26 |
| 2023-08-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Health | corrected 2023-08-26 |
| 2023-08-25 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | G | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Have policies on smoking. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-25 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | C | Health | corrected 2023-10-01 |
| 2023-08-10 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-06 | Fine | $136,756 |
| 2023-08-06 | Payment Denial | 25 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MURRELL, EDWARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| 610 DESHONG DR OPCO, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| BURNS, STEPHEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/1999 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| HIGHTOWER, GARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/07/2026 |
| TRAVITSKY, AARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 455831. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.