Avir at Petal Hill

Nursing Home · Tyler, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 Abuse citation For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number455485
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

900 S Baxter Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
Smith County
Phone
(903) 597-8192
ZIP code
75701 – all care providers

Open in Google Maps

Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
77.6 (65% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
West Wharton County Hospital District
Chain
Avir Health Group (116 facilities, avg 2.3★)
Medicare certified since
April 18, 1984
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.50 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.36 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.10 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.05 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.01 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.9 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
42.9 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 5, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
31 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-13 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-05-11
2026-04-01 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-04-01 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-24
2026-03-05 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-06
2026-03-05 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-06
2026-03-05 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-06
2025-12-05 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-06
2025-11-11 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Past Non-Compliance
2025-02-27 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-27 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2024-12-11 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-15
2024-12-11 Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
F0850 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-11 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-11 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-15
2024-12-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-15
2024-04-18 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-23
2024-04-18 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-23
2024-04-18 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-23
2024-04-18 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-23
2024-04-18 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-23
2024-04-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-23
2024-04-18 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-23
2024-03-21 Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
F0850 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-22
2023-11-08 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-11
2023-11-08 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-11
2023-11-08 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-11-08 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-08-22 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-23
2023-08-14 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-15
2023-08-14 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-15
2023-08-14 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-15

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $31,256 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-05-13Fine$16,355
2025-11-11Fine$14,901

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
900 S Baxter Avenue Opco, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
900 S Baxter Avenue Property Owner, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Augustus, Lazel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Welltower INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Welltower NNN Group, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Welltower Op, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wicks, Steven (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Johnny (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dagan, Amitai (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Freund, Nochum (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Goldberger, Abraham (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Goldberger, Faigy (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
900 S Baxter Avenue Opco, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Augustus, Lazel (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Travitsky, Aaron (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wicks, Steven (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Avir at Petal Hill?

Avir at Petal Hill has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

How many beds does Avir at Petal Hill have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.

Has Avir at Petal Hill been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $31,256 in the last three years.

Who owns Avir at Petal Hill?

It is part of Avir Health Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Avir at Petal Hill?

(903) 597-8192. The facility is located at 900 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX 75701.

Other nursing homes in Tyler

Compare all nursing homes in Tyler, TX →

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.