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Avir at Stephenville

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

1670 Lingleville Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-455744-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Stephenville, TX
Record Period
2023–2026
Source Documents
12
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 10 inspections from April 2023 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 36 findings at Avir at Stephenville; 36 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections
10
2023–2026, complaint and standard
Findings
36
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
36
Of 36 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
2
1 fine; payment not published, 1 closed

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023: 8 findings across 2 inspections820232 inspections2024: 19 findings across 3 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 21920243 inspections2025: 3 findings across 2 inspections320252 inspections2026: 6 findings across 3 inspections62026*3 inspections2023: 8 findings across 2 inspections820232 insp.2024: 19 findings across 3 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 21920243 insp.2025: 3 findings across 2 inspections320252 insp.2026: 6 findings across 3 inspections62026*3 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023280
20243192
2025230
2026360

What the Record Shows

  • 36 of 36 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window: 1 fine of $204,614, its payment not published; denial of payment imposed June 14, 2024, ended August 1, 2024.
  • 7 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, July 24, 2025, recorded 2 findings (most serious: Level E).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

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. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
    • F728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026
    • F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Sep 11, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 30, 2026
    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 30, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 28, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2025

    Standard health inspection

    2 findings

    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 4, 2025
    • F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 4, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 25, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  6. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    5 findings

    • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 30, 2024
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 8, 2024
    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 24, 2024
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 24, 2024
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 24, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  7. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    11 findings

    • F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jun 19, 2024
    • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jun 19, 2024
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2024
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 19, 2024
    • F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 19, 2024
    • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 19, 2024
    • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 19, 2024
    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 19, 2024
    • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 19, 2024
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 19, 2024
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 19, 2024

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $204,614 imposed June 14, 2024. 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 June 14, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Denial of payment imposed June 14, 2024. Status: Closed, August 1, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 14, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  8. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 3, 2024
    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 3, 2024
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 3, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  9. 2023

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    The same visit included an infection control inspection.

    • F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 5, 2024
    • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 5, 2024
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 20, 2023

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  10. 2023

    Standard health inspection

    5 findings

    • F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 19, 2023
    • F803Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2023
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 30, 2023
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2023
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 10, 2023

    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.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Care Plans, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F656 in April 2024, June 2024 and July 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. 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.

    23232424242525262626F656 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in April 2023, June 2024 and April 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. 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.

    23232424242525262626F880 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F550 in April 2024 and June 2024. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. 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.

    23232424242525262626F550 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F610 in April 2023 and July 2024. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. 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.

    23232424242525262626F610 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F689 in June 2024 and July 2024. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. 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.

    23232424242525262626F689 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F695 in December 2023 and June 2024. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. 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.

    23232424242525262626F695 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Citation F727, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F727 in April 2023 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. 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.

    23232424242525262626F727 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F761 in April 2024 and June 2024. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. 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.

    23232424242525262626F761 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

    Care Plans: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

  2. 02

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

  3. 03

    How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?

    Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  4. 04

    When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?

    Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  5. 05

    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 E.

  6. 06

    Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?

    Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  7. 07

    What changed after F727 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F727: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  8. 08

    How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?

    Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  9. 09

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    Insufficient nursing staff was cited in June 2024.

  10. 10

    What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $204,614 civil money penalty was imposed June 14, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Texas state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Texas state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 28, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Texas state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 15, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Texas state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 4, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Texas state survey agency

    Inspection Jun 14, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Texas state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 23, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Texas state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 9, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Texas state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 24, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Texas state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 27, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Texas state survey agency

    Inspection Jun 5, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Texas state survey agency

    Inspection Aug 20, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 455744

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowApril 28, 2023 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before April 2023 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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