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.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 26, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 26, 2023.
August 25, 2023
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 October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2023.
August 10, 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 September 10, 2023.
August 10, 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 September 10, 2023.
August 10, 2023
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 September 10, 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
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.
Nearby alternatives
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