Avir at El Paso

CCN 676431 · WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT · For profit - Limited Liability company · AVIR HEALTH GROUP chain · 124 certified beds · El Paso · TX


Avir at El Paso is a 124-bed nursing home in El Paso, Texas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2017-08-22. It averages 111.9 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Avir at El Paso?

CMS lists 93 health-inspection deficiencies for Avir at El Paso, all 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 2026-06-10.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-10F0655, F0842Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2026-05-06F0558, F0677, F0761, F0812, F0814, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2026-05-06F0914, F0940Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. / Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.D
2026-04-21F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2026-04-02F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E
2025-08-18F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2025-07-01F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.E
2025-07-01F0602, F0689Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-05-22F0580, F0770Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D
2025-04-10F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2025-03-06F0550, F0558, F0687, F0812, F0880, F0908Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide appropriate foot care. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.E
2025-03-06F0761, F0814Ensure 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. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.D
2024-11-08F0658, F0684Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J
2024-11-08F0641, F0656, F0695, F0880Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-11-08F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D
2024-08-14F0644, F0656Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2024-07-27F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-07-27F0558, F0573, F0580, F0641, F0644, F0656, F0695, F0755, F0770, F0842Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2024-07-27F0585, F0604, F0607, F0700Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.D
2024-05-09F0684, F0761, F0842, F0850Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.E
2024-05-09F0655, F0660, F0880Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-04-24F0656, F0684Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2024-04-24F0580, F0607, F0609, F0610, F0641Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D
2024-04-02F0641, F0684Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-02-29F0558, F0580, F0684, F0686, F0755, F0842, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-01-12F0656, F0694, F0755, F0758, F0805, F0809, F0880Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-01-12F0558, F0610, F0655, F0677, F0687, F0761, F0842, F0919Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate foot care. / 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2023-12-01F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2023-09-06F0641, F0695, F0880Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

Why was Avir at El Paso fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-18Fine$16,153
2024-11-08Fine$155,988
2024-07-27Fine$20,540

How is Avir at El Paso staffed relative to the TX average?

MeasureThis facilityTX average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.183533.38539
Total nursing staff turnover (%)46.855.3
Average number of residents per day111.975.8

Who owns Avir at El Paso, and what chain is it in?

Avir at El Paso is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT and belongs to the AVIR HEALTH GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST7441 PASEO DEL NORTE PROPERTY OWNER, LLC, WELLTOWER INC, WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC, WELLTOWER OP, LLCsince 03/01/2025
CORPORATE DIRECTORTHOMPSON, JOHNNYsince 05/15/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL7441 PASEO DEL NORTE OPCO, LLC, FREUND, NOCHUM, SQUARE, JAIME, TRAVITSKY, AARONsince 03/01/2025
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFDAGAN, AMITAI, GOLDBERGER, ABRAHAMsince 04/24/2025
ADP OF THE SNF7441 PASEO DEL NORTE OPCO, LLC, 7441 PASEO DEL NORTE PROPERTY OWNER, LLC, WELLTOWER INC, WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC, WELLTOWER OP, LLC, SQUARE, JAIME, WELCH, KENNETHsince 03/01/2025

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