Avir at Waco has a 3 out of 5 overall rating. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but staffing is low at 1 star with 3.23 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2319.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.22
Licensed practical nurses
0.87
Nurse aides
2.14
Weekend nursing
2.99
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.8%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
1.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.1%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
32.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.4%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
98.6%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
94.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of AVIR HEALTH GROUP · 117 homes · 2.2 stars avg
Occupancy
82.2 residents on an average day (68% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 12 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.