AVIR AT BAY CITY in Bay City, TX has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The main concerns are a 1-star staffing rating with 3.49 reported nurse hours per resident per day below the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months, while the health inspection and quality measures ratings were both 3 stars.
Last inspection: February 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4909.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.21
Licensed practical nurses
0.95
Nurse aides
2.33
Weekend nursing
3.26
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 63%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.8%7.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.4%8.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2%1.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.1%3.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%6.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.5%16.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.1%7.7%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure important discharge information was shared with the resident and the next health care provider. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 661 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: J
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $23,689 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 26, 2024
$13,627
Federal fine
Aug 29, 2023
$10,062
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Chain
Part of AVIR HEALTH GROUP · 117 homes · 2.2 stars avg
Occupancy
73.1 residents on an average day (61% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 40 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.