D
48/100

Avir at Killeen Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Killeen, Texas)

5000 Thayer Dr., Killeen, Texas 76549

Phone: 2542216380

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
96.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Bell
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health1/5
Staffing1/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityTexas AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.310.44-0.13
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.413.42-0.01
CMS Staffing Rating1/51.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover54.2%50.8%-

Health Citation History

52 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-22Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesE – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-01Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-11Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-11Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-06-26Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.H – Actual Harm
2024-11-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-25Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-20Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-13Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-03-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Environmental DeficienciesHave policies on smoking.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-02-01Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-11Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J – Immediate Jeopardy

Showing 50 of 52 citations.

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-11Smoke DeficienciesProperly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$65,560
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
5
Number of Fines
6
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-06-26Fine$12,428-
2024-11-25Fine$8,992-
2024-05-13Payment Denial-2 days starting 2024-06-12
2024-03-13Fine$13,583-
2023-11-11Fine$14,730-
2023-10-21Fine$15,827-

Need Help Finding Safe Care?

Our family advisors can help you find vetted, top-rated facilities in the Killeen area at no cost.

Advisor service is free for families. We may receive referral compensation.