Palestine, TX

Avir at Town Creek

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $76,268 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1816 Tile Factory Rd, Palestine, TX

(903) 729-2261

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Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

102

Certified beds

Average residents

30

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Avir Health Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1985-07-19

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.68

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.55

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.22

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.02

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

60%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

53%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.1%
2.9 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
97.9%
2.1 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.7%
3.3%
4.4 pts worse
3.3%
4.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
2.7%
2.7 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.0%
3.3%
1.3 pts better
5.4%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 33.0%
18.9%
14.1 pts worse
19.6%
13.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.0%
10.8%
2.8 pts better
16.7%
8.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 24.6%
15.4%
9.2 pts worse
16.3%
8.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 31.7%
16.1%
15.6 pts worse
14.9%
16.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.5%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 11.9%
15.0%
3.1 pts better
19.8%
7.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.8%
4.2%
3.4 pts better
5.1%
4.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-13 · Fire 2025-08-13

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2025-03-25 · Fire 2025-03-25

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2024-10-01 · Fire 2024-10-01

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (8 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-08-22

C · Minimal harm 2025-08-13

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-22

C · Minimal harm 2025-03-25

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Not marked corrected

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-01

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-01

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-11-20

C · Minimal harm 2024-10-01

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Not marked corrected

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F926 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have policies on smoking.

Corrected 2025-09-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-25

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-25

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2025-03-28

H · Actual harm 2025-02-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-27

H · Actual harm 2025-02-03

F917 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-01

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-01

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-01

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-10-27

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-08-09

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-09

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2023-08-10

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-06-28

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-08-10

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-06-28

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-08-10

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-06-28

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2023-06-29

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-06-28

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-06-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-28

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2023-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-28

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-06-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-06-29

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$17,345 2025-02-03

Fine

Fine · fine $17,345

Fine

$31,720 2024-04-05

Fine

Fine · fine $31,720

Fine

$27,203 2023-06-28

Fine

Fine · fine $27,203

Fine

$0 2023-06-28

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2023-07-28 · 13 days

13 day denial

Ownership

Winnie-Stowell Hospital District

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 75 facilities 2024-01-01
Carlisle Taylor Whitworth 2020 Irrevocable Trust

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2024-01-01
Gary Scott Whitworth 2019 Irrevocable Trust

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2024-01-01
Leonard, Joshua

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 31 facilities 2024-10-01
Lqcp Management, LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2024-01-01
Murrell, Edward

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 77 facilities 2024-01-01
Slp Palestine LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01
Wm 41 Palestine Re, LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01
Wm-Lqc Mm, LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2024-01-01
Wt Holdings, LP

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2024-01-01

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