Avir at Portland
Nursing Home · Portland, TX
CMS certification number675850
Contact & location
221 Cedar DrivePortland, TX 78374
San Patricio County
- Phone
- (361) 643-1888
- ZIP code
- 78374 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 97
- Residents per day
- 66.1 (68% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- West Wharton County Hospital District
- Chain
- Avir Health Group (116 facilities, avg 2.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 14, 2000
- 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
- 3.25 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.33 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.18 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.75 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.92 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 63.9 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 9, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 30 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | 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 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-23 | 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 2026-05-24 |
| 2026-03-19 | 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 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-03-19 | 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 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-03-19 | 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 2026-03-20 |
| 2025-09-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-09 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-09 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-09 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-09 | 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 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-09 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-07-01 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-04 |
| 2024-08-16 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-16 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-16 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-16 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-16 | 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 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-16 | 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 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-16 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-16 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-07-26 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-11 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2023-11-15 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-09-11 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-05-05 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-05 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-16 |
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 $119,462 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-26 | Fine | $8,985 |
| 2024-04-11 | Fine | $110,477 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 221 Cedar DR Opco, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 221 Cedar DR Property Owner, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hickey, Lynn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee Sang, Jerome (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 | |
| Thompson, Johnny (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 | |
| Goldberger, Faigy (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 221 Cedar DR Opco, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Freund, Nochum (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hickey, Lynn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Travitsky, Aaron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Avir at Portland?
Avir at Portland has a 1-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 Portland have?
It has 97 certified beds and cares for about 66 residents per day.
Has Avir at Portland been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $119,462 in the last three years.
Who owns Avir at Portland?
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 Portland?
(361) 643-1888. The facility is located at 221 Cedar Drive, Portland, TX 78374.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.