nursing home in Waco, TX

Avir at Waco

9101 Panther Way, Waco, TX 76712 · (254) 537-9200

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

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

Avir at Waco at a glance

Avir at Waco is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Waco, Texas (Mc Lennan County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.7.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (February 6, 2026) found 7 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 42.9% per year (state average 55.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
120
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Avir Health Group
Medicare-certified since
September 26, 2013
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Mc Lennan County
CMS Certification Number
676343

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.7 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 51.9 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.7 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.50 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)3.50 hrs3.39 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.26 hrs0.43 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.32 hrs2.01 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.15 hrs2.98 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)42.9%55.3%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)50%54.6%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility7Texas 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)799Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)343Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)3910280.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Texas 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)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$44,141$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)021Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds120113107
Average residents per day807686
Occupancy66.3%67.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility0.7%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)0.7%3.3%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.8%3.8%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)10.5%9.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.8%0.8%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.4%0.3%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)19.1%15.8%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)18.3%14%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)1.3%3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)1.1%2.4%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)29.5%18%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)11.3%13.4%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.6%98%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%96.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0%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)0%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)94.4%88%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.9%88.9%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 6, 2026
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 7, 2026
March 13, 2026
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 14, 2026
March 13, 2026
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 14, 2026
February 6, 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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 7, 2026
February 6, 2026
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 February 7, 2026
February 6, 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 February 7, 2026
February 6, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 7, 2026
December 31, 2024
Fire safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 28, 2025
December 31, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0929
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 10, 2025
December 31, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2025
December 31, 2024
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2025
December 31, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 7, 2025
December 31, 2024
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2025
December 31, 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 February 10, 2025
December 31, 2024
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2025
December 31, 2024
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
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 20, 2025
December 31, 2024
Standard
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 20, 2025
December 31, 2024
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 20, 2025
December 31, 2024
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 20, 2025
December 31, 2024
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 20, 2025
December 31, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 20, 2025
July 16, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 8, 2024
November 2, 2023
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
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 3, 2023
November 2, 2023
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 3, 2023
November 2, 2023
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 November 3, 2023
November 2, 2023
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 3, 2023
November 2, 2023
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 November 3, 2023
November 2, 2023
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected November 3, 2023

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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

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

NameRoleShareSince
JOHNSON, BENJAMIN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/14/2024
SCHWEDOCK, NICHOLAS
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2024
JONES, TIMOTHY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/01/2018
JONES, TIMOTHY
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE12/01/2018
JOHNSON, BENJAMIN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/14/2024
SCHWEDOCK, NICHOLAS
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Avir at Waco's rating?

Avir at Waco has 4 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 Waco receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Avir at Waco 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 Waco?

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 Waco and how do I contact it?

Avir at Waco is at 9101 Panther Way, Waco, TX 76712. Phone: (254) 537-9200.

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.