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Avir At El Paso is a 1-star rated nursing home in El Paso, TX with 124 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 4/5.

The facility has 111 health violations on record. Federal fines total $69,085 across 10 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: May 22, 2025.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Texas public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 7 penalties totaling $35,302

$11,450

Fine

$7,443

Fine

$2,797

Fine

$6,293

Fine

$5,000

Fine

$1,325

Fine

$994

Fine

2021 2 penalties totaling $15,650

$15,000

Fine

$650

Fine

2018 1 penalties totaling $18,133

$18,133

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 11 violations

Tag 0580 D May 22, 2025

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jun 22, 2025
Tag 0770 D May 22, 2025

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

✓ Corrected: Jun 22, 2025
Tag 0656 D Apr 10, 2025

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: May 10, 2025
Tag 0550 E Mar 6, 2025

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2025
Tag 0558 E Mar 6, 2025

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2025
Tag 0687 E Mar 6, 2025

Provide appropriate foot care.

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2025
Tag 0761 D Mar 6, 2025

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.

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2025
Tag 0812 E Mar 6, 2025

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2025
Tag 0814 D Mar 6, 2025

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2025
Tag 0880 E Mar 6, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2025
Tag 0908 E Mar 6, 2025

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2025

2024 55 violations

Tag 0644 D Aug 14, 2024

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Tag 0656 D Aug 14, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Tag 0558 E Jul 27, 2024

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0573 E Jul 27, 2024

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0580 E Jul 27, 2024

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0585 D Jul 27, 2024

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0604 D Jul 27, 2024

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0607 D Jul 27, 2024

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0641 E Jul 27, 2024

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0644 E Jul 27, 2024

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0656 E Jul 27, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0689 J Jul 27, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0695 E Jul 27, 2024

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0700 D Jul 27, 2024

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0755 E Jul 27, 2024

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0770 E Jul 27, 2024

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0842 E Jul 27, 2024

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2024
Tag 0655 D May 9, 2024

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: May 13, 2024
Tag 0660 D May 9, 2024

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

✓ Corrected: May 13, 2024
Tag 0684 E May 9, 2024

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: May 13, 2024

2023 6 violations

Tag 0812 E Dec 1, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Tag 0641 D Sep 6, 2023

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2023
Tag 0695 D Sep 6, 2023

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2023
Tag 0880 D Sep 6, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2023
Tag 0689 J Jul 12, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jul 13, 2023
Tag 0842 E Jul 12, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jul 13, 2023

2022 16 violations

Tag 0623 D Dec 20, 2022

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2022
Tag 0689 G Dec 20, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Dec 21, 2022
Tag 0644 D Nov 10, 2022

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0655 E Nov 10, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0658 E Nov 10, 2022

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0693 E Nov 10, 2022

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0697 D Nov 10, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0755 D Nov 10, 2022

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0756 D Nov 10, 2022

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0757 D Nov 10, 2022

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0758 D Nov 10, 2022

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0803 D Nov 10, 2022

Ensure 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.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0812 E Nov 10, 2022

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0814 C Nov 10, 2022

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0880 E Nov 10, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 10, 2022
Tag 0558 D May 4, 2022

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2022

2021 7 violations

Tag 0656 D Sep 10, 2021

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Tag 0657 D Sep 10, 2021

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Tag 0758 D Sep 10, 2021

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Tag 0812 E Sep 10, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Tag 0880 E Sep 10, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Tag 0880 D Apr 15, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 11, 2021
Tag 0609 D Jan 9, 2021

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Jan 22, 2021

2019 4 violations

Tag 0644 D Sep 6, 2019

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Sep 30, 2019
Tag 0656 E Sep 6, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Sep 30, 2019
Tag 0755 E Sep 6, 2019

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Sep 30, 2019
Tag 0758 E Sep 6, 2019

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Sep 30, 2019

2018 12 violations

Tag 0604 E Sep 7, 2018

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0637 F Sep 7, 2018

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0656 E Sep 7, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0676 G Sep 7, 2018

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0688 G Sep 7, 2018

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0690 E Sep 7, 2018

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0758 E Sep 7, 2018

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0808 E Sep 7, 2018

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0812 K Sep 7, 2018

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0880 F Sep 7, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0804 E Jun 6, 2018

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Jun 20, 2018
Tag 0880 E Jun 6, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jun 20, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions About Avir At El Paso

What violations has Avir At El Paso received?
Avir At El Paso has 111 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Avir At El Paso?
Avir At El Paso has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Avir At El Paso last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Avir At El Paso safe?
Safety at Avir At El Paso should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Avir At El Paso?
Phone: (915) 842-8700. Address: 7441 Paseo Del Norte, El Paso, TX. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Avir At El Paso offer?
Avir At El Paso is a skilled nursing facility with 124 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near El Paso, TX?
Compare Avir At El Paso with other nursing homes in El Paso, TX on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: May 22, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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