Nursing homes › Texas › Avir at Petal Hill
900 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX 75701 · 9035978192 · 120 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 below its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.50 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.36. Weekend total: 3.01. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-04-01 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-04-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-24 |
| 2026-03-05 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-03-05 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-12-05 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-11-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-02-27 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-12-11 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-12-15 |
| 2024-12-11 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-12-11 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-12-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-15 |
| 2024-12-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-15 |
| 2024-04-18 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-23 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-23 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-23 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-23 |
| 2024-04-18 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-23 |
| 2024-04-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-23 |
| 2024-04-18 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-23 |
| 2024-03-21 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-03-22 |
| 2023-11-08 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-11 |
| 2023-11-08 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-11 |
| 2023-11-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-14 |
| 2023-11-08 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-14 |
| 2023-08-22 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | complaint | corrected 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-08-15 |
| 2023-08-14 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-08-15 |
| 2023-08-14 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2023-08-15 |
| 2023-07-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K | complaint | corrected 2023-07-14 |
| 2023-07-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-07-14 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Fine | $16,355 |
| 2025-11-11 | Fine | $14,901 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMPSON, JOHNNY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/15/2024 |
| 900 S BAXTER AVENUE OPCO, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| AUGUSTUS, LAZEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| TRAVITSKY, AARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| WICKS, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 455485. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.