Avir at New Braunfels: Safe Environment Violations - TX
Federal inspectors found that affected residents had to use another resident's bathroom rather than having their own facilities. The administrator and director of nursing confirmed this arrangement created an "inconvenience for the affected residents and a privacy issue for the residents who shared their bathroom."
The director of nursing told inspectors it was "also a dignity issue if any of the residents were having accidents on themselves as a result of not having their own bathroom."
The violation directly contradicted the facility's own resident rights policy, revised in February 2021, which states employees must treat all residents with kindness, respect and dignity. The policy specifically guarantees residents' rights to "a dignified existence" and to "be treated with respect, kindness and dignity."
Federal and state laws guarantee these basic rights to nursing home residents, including the right to self-determination and to be supported by the facility in exercising their rights.
The inspection was conducted following a complaint on January 30, 2026. Inspectors classified the violation as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm, affecting few residents.
The shared bathroom arrangement forced residents into situations that compromised their most basic privacy needs while living in long-term care. Facility leadership's acknowledgment that the situation created dignity issues for residents having accidents underscored how the policy failure affected the most vulnerable residents during their most private moments.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Avir At New Braunfels from 2026-01-30 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Last verified: August 5, 2026 · Our methodology
Avir at New Braunfels in New Braunfels, TX was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 30, 2026.
Federal inspectors found that affected residents had to use another resident's bathroom rather than having their own facilities.
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.