Avir at San Knoll

Bexar · TX · For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds · CCN 455804 · UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY


Avir at San Knoll operates 120 certified beds in San Antonio, Texas. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1989-04-26. It averages 48.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Avir at San Knoll?

CMS lists 55 health-inspection deficiencies for Avir at San Knoll since 2023-04-28, 53 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-11.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-11F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D
2026-05-22F0550, F0583, F0689, F0761Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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.D
2026-04-24F0584, F0677, F0804, F0812Honor 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. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2026-04-24F0550, F0557, F0811Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.D
2026-03-07F0689, F0880Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2026-03-07F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2025-12-18F0550, F0584, F0609, F0655, F0689, F0755, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-12-02F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.E
2025-12-02F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-11-25F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-11-25F0558, F0563, F0576, F0689, F0800Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. / Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.D
2025-07-24F0689, F0880Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-07-24F0552, F0558, F0693Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D
2025-06-26F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D
2025-06-21F0609, F0610Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2025-01-23F0584, F0761Honor 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. / 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.D
2024-06-07F0801, F0812, F0921, F0925Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2024-06-07F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2024-04-14F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-04-14F0584Honor 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.E
2024-04-14F0656, F0761, F0805, F0806, F0807, F0810Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. / Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.D
2023-04-28F0690, F0880Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

Why was Avir at San Knoll fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-04-14Fine$27,710

Has Avir at San Knoll had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-05-113

How is Avir at San Knoll staffed relative to the TX average?

MeasureThis facilityTX average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.101383.38539
Total nursing staff turnover (%)75.055.3
Average number of residents per day48.275.8

Who owns Avir at San Knoll?

Avir at San Knoll is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
CORPORATE DIRECTORAZIZ, WESAMsince 06/01/2022
CORPORATE OFFICERAPOLINAR, ADAM, CONTRERAS, TERRIsince 04/29/2019
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLAZIZ, WESAM, CONTRERAS, TERRI, GREGORY, TRISTAsince 04/29/2019
ADP OF THE SNFAZIZ, WESAM, CONTRERAS, TERRI, GREGORY, TRISTAsince 04/29/2019

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