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Complaint Investigation

Avir At Portland

May 23, 2026 · Portland, TX · 221 Cedar Drive
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 97
Provider ID 675850
Healthcare Facility
Avir At Portland
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
Downloaded from CMS/Medicare.gov. Reflects what state inspectors documented and does not include the facility's plan of correction, which is submitted separately. Facilities may have taken corrective actions since this report was released.
Inspection Summary

Avir at Portland in PORTLAND, TX — inspection on May 23, 2026.

Found 1 citation. 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.

Inspection Findings

FF0880
Infection Control Deficiencies

which could negatively impact the resident. CNA A reiterated she will now ensure she completes hand

the CDC guidelines regarding when to perform hand hygiene.

Both stated CNA A should have removed

and secondly prior to turning Resident #1 to her side to clean Resident #1's buttock.

Both stated by not changing gloves and performing hand hygiene there could be a cross contamination and could negatively affect Resident #1.

Both stated they would rectify the issue and commence an impromptu in-service regarding hand hygiene, gloving up, and incontinent care.

Record review of the facility Handwashing/Hand Hygiene policy updated 01/2025 revealed, hand hygiene is indicated 1.

Immediately before touching a resident, after contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces; after touching the resident's environment; before moving from work on a soiled body site to a clean body site on the same resident, and immediately after glove removal.

Record review of the CDC guidelines Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers updated on 02/27/2024 revealed Know when to clean your hands, - Immediately before touching a patient.- Before moving from work on a soiled body site to a clean body site on the same patient- After touching a patient or patient's surroundings- After contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces- Immediately after glove removal.

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 PORTLAND, 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 Portland or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.