Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Avir at Veterans Memorial
1424 Fallbrook Drive · Houston, TX 77038 · 120 certified beds
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About Avir at Veterans Memorial
Avir at Veterans Memorial is a nursing home in Houston, Texas. Its capacity is 120 beds, below the Harris County median of 124 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Avir Health Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 27 citations, the most recent on May 21, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.07 hours per resident per day. It is one of 62 nursing homes listed in Houston. 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
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (27)
Records from September 2023 to May 2026.
May 21, 2026
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
May 7, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 12, 2026.
April 18, 2026
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 May 7, 2026.
April 18, 2026
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
April 18, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 19, 2026.
April 18, 2026
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
April 18, 2026
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
April 18, 2026
Tag F0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
April 18, 2026
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
April 18, 2026
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 May 7, 2026.
April 18, 2026
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 May 12, 2026.
April 18, 2026
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 May 7, 2026.
April 18, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
April 18, 2026
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 19, 2026.
April 18, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
October 31, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 3, 2025.
October 31, 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. Corrected October 8, 2025.
October 31, 2025
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 3, 2025.
April 15, 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 May 12, 2025.
January 31, 2025
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 March 10, 2025.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $22,840
August 7, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,571 against this nursing home on August 7, 2026.
April 18, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,771 against this nursing home on April 18, 2026.
April 18, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 20, 2026, lasting 2 days (triggered by inspection on April 18, 2026).
October 31, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,069 against this nursing home on October 31, 2025.
Staffing
3.07 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For 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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