Avir at Schertz

CMS abuse icon · CCN 676301 · GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD · For profit - Limited Liability company · AVIR HEALTH GROUP chain · 96 certified beds · Guadalupe · TX


Avir at Schertz is a 96-bed nursing home in Schertz, Texas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2011-12-11. It averages 62.4 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Avir at Schertz?

CMS lists 65 health-inspection deficiencies for Avir at Schertz, 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 2026-03-21.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-03-21F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2026-02-27F0812, F0814Procure 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.F
2026-02-27F0645, F0656, F0695, F0755, F0880, F0940PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / 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 and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.E
2026-02-27F0550, F0552, F0558, F0605, F0641, F0644, F0655, F0689, F0690, F0756, F0757, F0761, F0791, F0803, F0813, F0944Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / 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 appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / 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. / Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.D
2026-02-04F0700Try 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
2026-01-09F0600, F0609Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.J
2026-01-09F0761Ensure 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
2026-01-09F0656, F0842Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-10-31F0585, F0609, F0656Honor 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. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2025-09-17F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-09-17F0550, F0695Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2025-07-05F0656, F0919Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2025-05-09F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E
2025-05-09F0656, F0842Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-11-23F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-11-23F0758Implement 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.E
2024-11-23F0558, F0609, F0695, F0849Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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.D
2024-11-08F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E
2024-11-08F0583, F0690, F0761, F0880Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-10-18F0557, F0565, F0578, F0583, F0584, F0686, F0695, F0756, F0761, F0812, F0842, F0880Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / 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. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / 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. / 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. / 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

Why was Avir at Schertz fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-09Fine$9,113
2024-11-23Fine$25,656

How is Avir at Schertz staffed relative to the TX average?

MeasureThis facilityTX average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.934263.38539
Total nursing staff turnover (%)79.455.3
Average number of residents per day62.475.8

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

Avir at Schertz is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD and belongs to the AVIR HEALTH GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTGUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARDsince 03/03/2017
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST3301 FM 3009 PROPERTY OWNER, LLC, WELLTOWER INC, WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC, WELLTOWER OP, LLCsince 03/01/2025
CORPORATE OFFICERGANN, KODYsince 03/01/2025
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL3301 FM 3009 OPCO, LLC, FREUND, NOCHUM, SILVA, LUIS, TRAVITSKY, AARONsince 03/01/2025
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFGOLDBERGER, ABRAHAMsince 04/22/2025
ADP OF THE SNF3301 FM 3009 OPCO, LLC, 3301 FM 3009 PROPERTY OWNER, LLC, WELLTOWER INC, WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC, WELLTOWER OP, LLC, POTTER, CHANDLER, SILVA, LUISsince 03/01/2025

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