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Avir at Bandera

222 Fm 1077, Bandera, TX 78003

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Avir at Bandera is a nursing home in Bandera, Texas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(830) 796-4077
Last standard health inspection
May 22, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
118
Residents per day, on average
74.1
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Hamilton County Hospital District
Chain
Avir Health Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Texas average (20 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. 7 citations

    Health inspection on May 22, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2026.

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  4. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 22, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  6. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 23, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was BANDERA NURSING & REHABILITATION.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 7, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.

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  10. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from March 21, 2025 from $132,990 to $86,444.

  11. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  12. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.8 to 2.5 hours per resident per day.

  13. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  14. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  15. 2 citations

    Health inspection on April 5, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2025.

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  16. 4 citations

    Health inspection on March 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2024.

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  17. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0343. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.

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  18. Fine

    March 21, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $86,444 on March 21, 2025.

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  19. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 20, 2024 from $13,627 to $13,849.

  20. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 20, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2024.

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  21. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 20, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

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  22. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  23. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  24. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  25. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 20, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    411 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2024.

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  26. Fine

    June 20, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $13,849 on June 20, 2024.

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  27. 3 citations

    Health inspection on January 27, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2024.

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  28. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 27, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2024.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2024.

    • Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Avir at Bandera last inspected?

CMS lists May 22, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Avir at Bandera have?

CMS lists 20 health citations since January 27, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Avir at Bandera been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $100,293 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Avir at Bandera?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Avir at Bandera a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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