Nursing homeActive
Avir at Petal Hill
900 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX 757019035978192120 certified beds · 78 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
12
since 2023
Deficiencies
31
● 1● 28● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$31,256
2 fines
Last survey
2026-05-13
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Texas Health and Human Services Commission · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-01 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-05 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-05 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-11 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-27 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-11 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-18 | Complaint | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-21 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-08 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-22 | Complaint | 100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-14 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Texas Health and Human Services Commission publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-05-11Record 455485-20260513-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-24Record 455485-20260401-F609
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 455485-20260401-F921
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 455485-20260305-F565
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 455485-20260305-F645
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 455485-20260305-F755
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-06Record 455485-20251205-F644
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Correction not yet recordedRecord 455485-20251111-F600
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-28Record 455485-20250227-F584
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 455485-20250227-F921
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-15Record 455485-20241211-F584
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-15Record 455485-20241211-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-15Record 455485-20241211-F689
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-15Record 455485-20241211-F761
F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-15Record 455485-20241211-F850
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-23Record 455485-20240418-F755
F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-23Record 455485-20240418-F770
F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-23Record 455485-20240418-F800
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-23Record 455485-20240418-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-23Record 455485-20240418-F812
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-23Record 455485-20240418-F921
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-23Record 455485-20240418-F925
F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-22Record 455485-20240321-F850
F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-11Record 455485-20231108-F576
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-14Record 455485-20231108-F645
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-11Record 455485-20231108-F679
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-14Record 455485-20231108-F695
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-23Record 455485-20230822-F732
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-15Record 455485-20230814-F755
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-15Record 455485-20230814-F760
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-15Record 455485-20230814-F761
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Civil money penalty | $16,355 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-11-11 | Civil money penalty | $14,901 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.36
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 0.43 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.50
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 3.39 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.01
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 2.98 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 55% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover43%
Facility
Texas
National
Texas 55% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Texas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 7.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 21.8% | 15.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.9% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 23.0% | 18.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 S Baxter Avenue Opco, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Augustus, Lazel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Travitsky, Aaron Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wicks, Steven Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 900 S Baxter Avenue Opco, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 900 S Baxter Avenue Property Owner, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Augustus, Lazel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dagan, Amitai Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Freund, Nochum Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goldberger, Abraham Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goldberger, Faigy Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thompson, Johnny Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Welltower Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Welltower Nnn Group, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Welltower Op, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wicks, Steven Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Avir Health Group — 116 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Texas.
No county cost figures on file for Smith.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avir at Rose Trail Tyler | 0.0 mi | 2026-06-26 | 0447 |
| Park Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Tyler | 1.0 mi | 2026-04-22 | 0283 |
| Avir at Azalea Heights Tyler | 2.7 mi | 2026-04-30 | 1173 |
| Briarcliff Health Center Tyler | 2.7 mi | 2025-05-21 | 075 |
| The Waterton Healthcare & Rehabilitation Tyler | 3.3 mi | 2026-05-06 | 082 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |