Nursing Homes · Paris, TX
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Avir at Paris
610 Deshong Dr. · Paris, TX 75460 · 98 certified beds
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About Avir at Paris
Avir at Paris is a nursing home in Paris, Texas. Its capacity is 98 beds, below the Lamar County median of 119 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 48 citations, the most recent on December 4, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.18 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Paris. 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
5.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (48)
Records from June 2023 to December 2025.
December 4, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2025.
December 4, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2025.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
October 2, 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 October 25, 2024.
September 28, 2023
Tag F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 11, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 26, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
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 October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 26, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0926Have policies on smoking.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $136,756
August 6, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $136,756 against this nursing home on August 6, 2023.
August 6, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting October 17, 2023, lasting 25 days (triggered by inspection on August 6, 2023).
Staffing
3.18 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.30 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
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Nearby alternatives
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