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Health Inspection

Avir At Heritage Oaks

May 6, 2026 · Lubbock, TX · 5301 University Ave
Citations 10
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 159
Provider ID 675346
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Avir At Heritage Oaks
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Inspection Summary

Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX — inspection on May 6, 2026.

Found 10 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Avir at Heritage Oaks.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Avir at Heritage Oaks.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Avir at Heritage Oaks.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Avir at Heritage Oaks.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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Federal health inspectors cited Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Avir at Heritage Oaks.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0727 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Avir at Heritage Oaks.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0804 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Avir at Heritage Oaks.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Avir at Heritage Oaks.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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Federal health inspectors cited Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0814 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Avir at Heritage Oaks.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock, TX for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Avir at Heritage Oaks.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Lubbock, TX, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Avir at Heritage Oaks or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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