Avir at Town Creek
1816 Tile Factory Rd, Palestine, TX 75801
Avir at Town Creek is a nursing home in Palestine, 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
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (903) 729-2261
- Last standard health inspection
- August 13, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 102
- Residents per day, on average
- 38.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Winnie-Stowell Hospital District
- Chain
- Avir Health Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Texas average (21 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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
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 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 18, 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 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was PALESTINE HEALTHCARE CENTER.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0602 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on June 28, 2023. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0580 from the health inspection on April 5, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0656 from the health inspection on April 5, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0692 from the health inspection on April 5, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0726 from the health inspection on April 5, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0727 from the health inspection on April 5, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0761 from the health inspection on April 5, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0812 from the health inspection on April 5, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0511 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0521 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2024.
6 citations
Health inspection on August 13, 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 September 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 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 September 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2025.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2025.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2025.
Citation F0926. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have policies on smoking.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2025.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 13, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 August 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
Citation K0521. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS has cited this home for K0521 3 times since 2024.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on October 1, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0211 from the fire safety inspection on January 30, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on January 30, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on January 30, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0521 from the fire safety inspection on January 30, 2024.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
2 citations
Health inspection on March 25, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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 March 28, 2025.
Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 25, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
Citation K0521. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
2 citations
Health inspection on February 3, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity H is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
107 of 1,177 Texas homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity H: actual 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 January 27, 2025.
Citation F0917. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.
Fine
February 3, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $17,345 on February 3, 2025.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 5, 2024 from $48,800 to $31,720.
5 citations
Health inspection on October 1, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 October 31, 2024.
Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement 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 limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.
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 October 31, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 1, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 November 20, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 2.4 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
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.
Fine
April 5, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $31,720 on April 5, 2024.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 28, 2023 from $41,115 to $27,203.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 December 26, 2023.
4 citations
Health inspection on October 26, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2023.
Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2023.
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 October 27, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 October 27, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- 1816 TILE FACTORY RD OPCO LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2025
- FREUND, NOCHUMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2025
- TRAVITSKY, AARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2025
Questions
When was Avir at Town Creek last inspected?
CMS lists August 13, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Avir at Town Creek have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since October 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Avir at Town Creek been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $49,065 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Avir at Town Creek?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Avir at Town Creek a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.