Nursing Homes · Tyler, TX
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Avir at Azalea Heights
3505 Old Jacksonville Rd · Tyler, TX 75701 · 120 certified beds
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About Avir at Azalea Heights
Avir at Azalea Heights is a nursing home in Tyler, Texas. Its capacity is 120 beds, the same as the Smith County median for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Avir Health Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 25 citations, the most recent on April 30, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.00 hours per resident per day. It is one of 13 nursing homes listed in Tyler. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (25)
Records from August 2023 to April 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
September 30, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy.
September 18, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2024.
September 18, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2024.
April 29, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2024.
April 29, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2024.
April 29, 2024
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2024.
October 6, 2023
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 9, 2023.
October 6, 2023
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.
October 6, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 9, 2023.
October 6, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $27,550
September 30, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,901 against this nursing home on September 30, 2025.
October 6, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,649 against this nursing home on October 6, 2023.
Staffing
3.00 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.77 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Avir Health Group, a chain of 118 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.2 overall, 2.4 for health inspections, 1.5 for staffing, 3.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.
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