Avir at Dripping Springs
1505 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Avir at Dripping Springs is a nursing home in Dripping Springs, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (512) 858-5624
- Last standard health inspection
- December 31, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 51.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Uvalde County Hospital Authority
- Chain
- Avir Health Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Texas average (13 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 31, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 1, 2026.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on December 31, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was HILL COUNTRY NURSING AND REHAB.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.4 to 2.1 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
6 citations
Health inspection on September 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
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 October 25, 2024.
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 October 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 16, 2024
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 May 17, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.4 to 2.0 hours per resident per day.
5 citations
Health inspection on July 28, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2023.
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 August 24, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2023.
Citation F0908. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 28, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0020. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- 1505 W HWY 290 OPCO, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
- CHUDLEIGH, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
- FREUND, NOCHUMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
- TRAVITSKY, AARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
Questions
When was Avir at Dripping Springs last inspected?
CMS lists December 31, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Avir at Dripping Springs have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since July 28, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Avir at Dripping Springs been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Avir at Dripping Springs?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Avir at Dripping Springs a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.