Avir at Bay City
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- High staff turnover (61%)
- High RN turnover (60%)
Below average in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above average staffing · $23,689 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility presents significant risks regarding medical oversight and patient safety, with specific reports of untreated wounds and hygiene neglect. If you choose this facility, you must be prepared to provide 24/7 supervision to ensure your loved one receives necessary treatments and basic care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
8 reviews analyzed“Families should exercise extreme caution, as multiple reviewers report severe medical negligence, including untreated wounds and lack of essential treatments. While one reviewer had a positive experience with memory care, others allege serious issues regarding patient safety, lack of communication, and inadequate hygiene care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and kind staff (noted by one reviewer)
- Good food quality (noted by one reviewer)
- Positive experience in independent living
Concerns
- Medical negligence and lack of wound care
- Inadequate hygiene and bathing care
- Poor management and communication barriers (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I've heard some wonderful things about the kindness of your staff and the quality of the food; could you tell me more about the dining experience for residents?
- 2How does the nursing team approach routine wound care and managing complex medical needs for residents?
- 3With the recent focus on improving staffing levels, what specific steps is the facility taking to ensure consistent care during every shift?
- 4What is your process for ensuring clear and frequent communication between the management team and family members?
- 5How do you ensure that daily hygiene and personal care routines are consistently met for every resident?
- 6What does a typical day look like in terms of social activities and engagement for the residents here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“After having my mom in several other medicaid facilities, I could not be any happier with her care. I have seen other reviews here and took great exception to their reviews. I wanted to communicate, as an educated man, father, husband. and son, that my experience with both of my parents has been exceptional.”
“My father was placed in this rehab and no wound care was done by the nurses. Except for one particular nurse he did not receive his nebulizer treatment unless she was around. His toe is now infected to the bone and is being treated for it today at the clinic.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with families filing 21 complaints that triggered federal investigations, revealing recurring issues with medication management, care planning, and infection control. Problems have persisted across multiple years, with the same deficiencies appearing repeatedly in 2022, 2023, and 2024, suggesting ongoing systemic challenges despite corrections being reported after each citation.
Feb 26, 2026Routine13
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Dec 5, 2024Routine4
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Dec 5, 2024Complaint3
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 12, 2024Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Feb 26, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Dec 21, 2023Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 26, 2024
$13,627
Fine
Aug 29, 2023
$10,062
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Guadalupe County Hospital Board
for profit
700 12TH STREET OPCO LLC
CLINT CATES
Chain Affiliation
Avir Health Group
117 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 54 of 90
Ownership & Management
Owners
Guadalupe County Hospital Board
Owner · Organization
Dagan, Amitai
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Goldberger, Abraham
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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