Avir at Bay City
Nursing Home · Bay City, TX
CMS certification number455643
Contact & location
700 12Th STBay City, TX 77414
Matagorda County
- Phone
- (979) 245-7800
- ZIP code
- 77414 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 77.4 (65% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Guadalupe County Hospital Board
- Chain
- Avir Health Group (116 facilities, avg 2.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 9, 1986
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.39 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.23 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.94 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.22 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.11 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.2 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 26, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 28 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | 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 2026-03-02 |
| 2026-02-26 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-02 |
| 2026-02-26 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-02 |
| 2026-02-26 | 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 2026-03-02 |
| 2024-12-05 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-12-05 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-12-05 | 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 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-12-05 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-09-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-02-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-03-26 |
| 2023-12-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-20 |
| 2023-12-21 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-20 |
| 2023-10-27 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-10-27 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-10-27 | 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 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-10-27 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-10-27 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-08-29 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-29 | 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 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-29 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-29 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-29 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-29 | 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 2023-09-08 |
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 $23,689 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-26 | Fine | $13,627 |
| 2023-08-29 | Fine | $10,062 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe County Hospital Board (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| 700 12Th Street Property Owner, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welltower INC (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welltower NNN Group, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welltower Op, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 700 12Th Street Opco, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 700 12Th Street Property Owner, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barker, Bruce (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cates, Clint (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 | |
| Gann, Kody (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dagan, Amitai (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 | |
| 700 12Th Street Opco, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barker, Bruce (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Freund, Nochum (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Travitsky, Aaron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Avir at Bay City?
Avir at Bay City 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 Bay City have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 77 residents per day.
Has Avir at Bay City been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $23,689 in the last three years.
Who owns Avir at Bay City?
It is part of Avir Health Group and is classified as government - hospital district. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Avir at Bay City?
(979) 245-7800. The facility is located at 700 12Th ST, Bay City, TX 77414.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.