Avir at Heritage Oaks in Lubbock has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with especially weak staffing at 1 out of 5 and reported nurse staffing of 3.21 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1. Health inspection and quality measures are both 3 out of 5, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2079.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.16
Licensed practical nurses
0.97
Nurse aides
2.07
Weekend nursing
2.84
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 67%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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
2.9%1.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%4.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
14.5%10.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.4%10.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.5%11.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.2%4.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.9%17.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.5%1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.2%2.1%Improving
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
98.7%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 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 10 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of AVIR HEALTH GROUP · 119 homes · 2.3 stars avg
Occupancy
111.3 residents on an average day (70% of 159 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 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.