Avir at River Ridge: Infection Control Failures - TX
The violations centered on perineal care, where staff clean residents' genital and anal areas. Inspectors documented that workers did not properly wash their hands or change gloves as required by the nursing home's written policies.
The facility's perineal care policy, last revised in February 2018, requires specific steps when residents are heavily soiled with feces. Staff must discard contaminated gloves along with soiled briefs and wipes, cover the resident for safety, then wash hands with soap and water before continuing care.
The policy also mandates that workers sanitize their hands and put on fresh gloves before proceeding with perineal cleaning.
Avir's hand hygiene policy requires staff to wash hands immediately before touching residents, after contact with body fluids or contaminated surfaces, after touching residents, and immediately after removing gloves. The policy specifies that single-use disposable gloves must be used when contact with blood or body fluids is anticipated.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to maintain infection prevention and control programs to protect residents from healthcare-associated infections. Proper hand hygiene serves as the primary defense against spreading bacteria and viruses between residents.
The inspection found that some residents were affected by the hygiene protocol failures. Inspectors classified the violations as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm.
The January 29 complaint investigation focused specifically on these infection control breakdowns during intimate resident care procedures.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
Avir at River Ridge in Corpus Christi, TX was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 29, 2026.
The violations centered on perineal care, where staff clean residents' genital and anal areas.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.