Avir at Tierra Este

CCN 745038 · WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT · For profit - Limited Liability company · AVIR HEALTH GROUP chain · 120 certified beds · El Paso · TX


Avir at Tierra Este is a 120-bed nursing home in EL PASO, Texas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2023-06-06. It averages 99.8 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Avir at Tierra Este?

CMS lists 65 health-inspection deficiencies for Avir at Tierra Este since 2023-05-19, 61 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 2026-05-18.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-18F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.J
2026-05-18F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2026-05-18F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2026-01-15F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2026-01-15F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2025-09-05F0550, F0677, F0695, F0761Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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.E
2025-09-05F0558, F0656, F0755, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / 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
2025-04-01F0727Have 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.F
2025-02-20F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2024-11-27F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2024-08-02F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2024-08-02F0584, F0755, F0758, F0759, F0761, F0804, F0812, F0814, F0868, F0880Honor 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 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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / 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 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. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-08-02F0550, F0558, F0580, F0583, F0644, F0684, F0695, F0756Honor 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. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D
2024-06-28F0698, F0842, F0921Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2024-06-28F0607, F0609, F0684Develop 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. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-06-28F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.C
2024-02-12F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-02-12F0693, F0880Ensure 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-01-23F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2024-01-19F0558, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-11-09F0656, F0689Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-11-09F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-09-29F0689, F0842, F0880Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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.E
2023-09-29F0684, F0695, F0838, F0921Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D
2023-09-01F0558, F0655, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-05-19F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.E
2023-05-19F0690, F0732, F0812Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Post nurse staffing information every day. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D

Why was Avir at Tierra Este fined 8 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-05-18Fine$22,205
2024-02-20Fine$4,178
2024-02-12Fine$3,798
2024-01-22Fine$9,116
2024-01-08Fine$2,279
2024-01-02Fine$1,764
2023-12-11Fine$3,174
2023-11-09Fine$7,443

How is Avir at Tierra Este staffed relative to the TX average?

MeasureThis facilityTX average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.048723.38539
Total nursing staff turnover (%)56.955.3
Average number of residents per day99.875.8

Who owns Avir at Tierra Este, and what chain is it in?

Avir at Tierra Este 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 INTEREST14300 PEBBLE HILLS BOULEVARD PROPERTY OWNER, LLC, WELLTOWER INC, WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC, WELLTOWER OP, LLCsince 04/01/2025
CORPORATE DIRECTORTHOMPSON, JOHNNYsince 04/01/2025
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL14300 PEBBLE HILLS BOULEVARD OPCO, LLC, DAGAN, AMITAI, FREUND, NOCHUM, GIVENS, LAURA, HUCKINS, SARA, TRAVITSKY, AARONsince 04/01/2025
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFGOLDBERGER, ABRAHAMsince 05/03/2025
ADP OF THE SNF14300 PEBBLE HILLS BOULEVARD OPCO, LLC, 14300 PEBBLE HILLS BOULEVARD PROPERTY OWNER, LLC, WELLTOWER INC, WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC, WELLTOWER OP, LLC, GIVENS, LAURA, HUCKINS, SARAsince 04/01/2025

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