Avir at Western Hills
512 Draper Dr, Temple, TX 76504
Avir at Western Hills is a nursing home in Temple, 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
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (254) 742-7500
- Last standard health inspection
- July 16, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 85.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Stratford Hospital District
- Chain
- Avir Health Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Texas average (27 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 overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 16, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard 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 July 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on July 16, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2026.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 11, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 June 12, 2026.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 27, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 June 12, 2026.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 20, 2025 from $12,740 to $8,281.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was Western Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
Citation F0806. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0806 2 times since 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 20, 2025
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.
407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
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 November 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2025.
Fine
November 20, 2025 (11 months ago)
CMS fine of $8,281 on November 20, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 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.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 2, 2025
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.
407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
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 11, 2025.
Fine
July 2, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $8,281 on July 2, 2025.
4 citations
Health inspection on May 8, 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 May 9, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
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 May 9, 2025.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0732 2 times since 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0602 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 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 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on January 22, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G 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 F0689. Severity G: actual 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 February 8, 2025.
Citation F0602. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 30, 2025.
Citation F0809. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 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 January 23, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 16, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
9 citations
Health inspection on March 21, 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 April 18, 2024.
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 April 18, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 April 18, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
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 April 18, 2024.
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 April 18, 2024.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 05/01/2022
- 512 DRAPER DR OPCO, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2025
- FREUND, NOCHUMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2025
- SHANE, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2025
- TRAVITSKY, AARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2025
Questions
When was Avir at Western Hills last inspected?
CMS lists July 16, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Avir at Western Hills have?
CMS lists 27 health citations since March 21, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Avir at Western Hills been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $16,562 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Avir at Western Hills?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Avir at Western Hills a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.