nursing home in Converse, TX

Avir at Converse

7700 Mesquite Pass, Converse, TX 78109 · (210) 650-0551

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★1
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Avir at Converse at a glance

Avir at Converse is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Converse, Texas (Bexar County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Texas average of 2.7.

Residents receive about 3 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (June 4, 2026) found 10 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.

Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $43,845.

Nursing staff turnover is 67.2% per year (state average 55.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
100
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Avir Health Group
Medicare-certified since
February 24, 1995
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Bexar County
CMS Certification Number
675452

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.7 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 51.9 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.7 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.00 hrsTexas average3.39 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.00 hrs3.39 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.29 hrs0.43 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.73 hrs2.01 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.50 hrs2.98 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)67.2%55.3%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)80%54.6%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility10Texas average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1099Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)343Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)118.510280.6Worse

Penalties

This facility2Texas average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$43,845$44,141$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)321Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds100113107
Average residents per day557686
Occupancy55.4%67.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.6%Texas average3.3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.6%3.3%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.5%3.8%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.1%9.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.6%0.8%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.3%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)22.4%15.8%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)17.5%14%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.9%3%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.6%2.4%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)1.1%0%0.1%Worse
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)28%18%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)16.3%13.4%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.2%98%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)95.8%96.6%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility1.9%Texas average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.9%1.5%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)92.2%88%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)74.7%88.9%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 49 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 4 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 4, 2026
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 10, 2026
June 4, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 19, 2026
June 4, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2026
June 4, 2026
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2026
June 4, 2026
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 8, 2026
June 4, 2026
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2026
June 4, 2026
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2026
June 4, 2026
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 8, 2026
June 4, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 25, 2026
June 4, 2026
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 16, 2026
March 6, 2026
Complaint
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 9, 2026
February 5, 2026
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 6, 2026
September 4, 2025
Complaint
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 7, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 24, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 9, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 30, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 30, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 9, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 9, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 14, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 8, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0941
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 22, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 7, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 22, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0946
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 22, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 22, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0940
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 22, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0949
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 22, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 7, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 8, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 8, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 8, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2025
April 4, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2025
March 28, 2025
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 30, 2025
March 28, 2025
Complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 30, 2025
March 23, 2025
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 23, 2025
September 6, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 1, 2024
July 27, 2024
Complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected July 28, 2024
May 22, 2024
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 24, 2024
April 9, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2024
April 9, 2024
Complaint
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2024
April 9, 2024
Complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2024
April 9, 2024
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2024
February 25, 2024
Fire safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 25, 2024
February 25, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 25, 2024
Standard
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 22, 2024
February 25, 2024
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 22, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 25, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 22, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 25, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 25, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 22, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 25, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 22, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 22, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 22, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 22, 2024
February 25, 2024
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 22, 2024

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $43,845 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
July 27, 2024Fine$23,845
February 25, 2024Payment Denial15 days from March 26, 2024
February 25, 2024Fine$20,000

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
GIVENS, LAURA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
JONES, TIMOTHY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2020
KESTERSON, LISA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
JONES, TIMOTHY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2015
JONES, TIMOTHY
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2020
GIVENS, LAURA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
JONES, TIMOTHY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2020
KESTERSON, LISA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Avir at Converse's rating?

Avir at Converse has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.

How many inspection citations did Avir at Converse receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Avir at Converse accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Avir at Converse?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Avir Health Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Avir at Converse and how do I contact it?

Avir at Converse is at 7700 Mesquite Pass, Converse, TX 78109. Phone: (210) 650-0551.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.