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Avir at Petal Hill
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
900 S Baxter Ave
Tyler, TX 75701

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
900 S Baxter Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
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The Essentials
Across 10 inspections from November 2023 to May 2026, state surveyors documented 27 findings at Avir at Petal Hill; 27 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed April 1, 2026. Status: Closed, August 4, 2026. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 5, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $10,631 imposed May 13, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 5, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
5 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $14,901 imposed November 11, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of December 11, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
7 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F921 in April 2024, February 2025 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F584 in December 2024 and February 2025. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F645 in November 2023 and March 2026. This citation covers the required screening for mental illness or intellectual disability before admission (PASARR). None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F689 in December 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F755 in April 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F850 in March 2024 and December 2024. The agency describes it this way: Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What changed after F921 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F921: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?
A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
Was the required pre-admission screening done for every resident, and how is it tracked?
Pre-Admission Screening: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.
How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?
Pharmacy Services: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed after F850 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F850: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
A $10,631 civil money penalty was imposed May 13, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds three enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Texas state survey agency.
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Nov 8, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Mar 21, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Apr 18, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Dec 11, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Feb 27, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Nov 11, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Dec 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Mar 5, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas state survey agency
Inspection Apr 1, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Texas state survey agency
Inspection May 13, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 455485
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowNovember 8, 2023 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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