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Avir at Paris

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

610 Deshong Dr., Paris, TX 7546098 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 29 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility shows a significant divide between its historical reputation and recent improvements in cleanliness and staff compassion. While the renovated environment and long-term staff are major strengths, you should specifically investigate the current quality of the dietary program and ensure that professional standards are being maintained during all shifts.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

29 reviews analyzed
Families should note that while recent reviews highlight significant improvements in cleanliness and staff compassion following renovations, there are serious concerns regarding nutritional quality and professional conduct. While many praise the attentive care and new facilities, some reviewers have reported issues with unpleasant odors and a lack of healthy food options.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff9.0Clean8.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemory5.0CommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Recent facility renovations and cleanliness
  • Strong memory care and activity programs
  • Long-tenured, experienced employees

Concerns

  • Poor nutritional quality and lack of healthy food options
  • Issues with facility odors and professionalism

Rating Trends

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2343.0'18(4)3.35.0'20(1)4.91.0'23(2)4.01.0'25(1)5.0'26(2)

Distribution

5
19
4
2
3
0
2
0
1
6

How They Respond to Reviews

66%response rate
Generic

The owner relies heavily on a repetitive, templated script for almost all positive reviews, often ignoring the specific details mentioned by the reviewer. While they attempt to personalize by adding names, the core message remains a copy-paste block of text.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed many people mention how compassionate and experienced the nursing staff is; how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent across all shifts?
  • 2We are looking for nutritious meal options for our loved one; could you tell us more about your current menu and how you incorporate healthy food choices?
  • 3With the recent renovations to the facility, what specific improvements have been made to the resident living areas and common spaces?
  • 4Could you walk us through what a typical daily schedule looks like, specifically regarding the activity programs and social engagement for residents?
  • 5How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health status during the overnight hours?
  • 6We appreciate how the management team engages with feedback from the community; how do you use resident or family suggestions to address facility maintenance or cleanliness?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

This facility has had major improvements! Historically this facility has had a bad rap but since Lynn, Lisa, Tamica and all the other wonderful people have arrived, everything has changed.

Local Guide · 2024★★★★★

There is a complete lack of nutritional care at this “home” when it comes to their “menu service”….they serve lots of fried food, generally nothing but cream style salad dressing

Local Guide · 2023☆☆☆☆

The staff are attentive, caring, and understanding. This Home, has been an actual lifesaver for me and many other residents here.

Resident · 2024★★★★★
Source: 29 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.64hrs
86%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.30hrs
81%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
27%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility53.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
53.9%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Lamar
20.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Better than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Lamar
16.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.1%
Better than Avg
Here
3.1%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Lamar
15.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Lamar
1.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.3%
Better than Avg
Here
97.3%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Lamar
90.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.7%
Better than Avg
Here
8.7%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Lamar
15.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Lamar
89.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
3penalties
Well below state avg (9.1)
13 complaint-triggered
$164,407 in fines

Families filed multiple complaints about serious issues including abuse protection failures, resident rights violations, and care planning problems. The facility has persistent deficiencies across resident rights, safety protection from abuse/neglect, and medication management that appear repeatedly across recent surveys. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems in critical safety areas suggests ongoing quality concerns families should carefully evaluate.

Dec 4, 2025Routine
5
0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0558MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0372MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0511MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Oct 2, 2024Routine
4
0321ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0690MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0758MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0760MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Sep 28, 2023Complaint
1
0553ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Aug 25, 2023Routine
32
0835SevereCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0607SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0699ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0924ModerateCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

0926ModerateCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Have policies on smoking.

0552ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0576ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0584ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0641ModerateCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656ModerateCorrected

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.

0677ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0689ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0755ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0838ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

0842ModerateCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0868ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0558MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0636MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0759MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761MinorCorrected

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.

0849MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0321MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0851MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

Aug 25, 2023Complaint
1
0600SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Aug 10, 2023Complaint
3
0553ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0677MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 6, 2023

$136,756

Payment Denial

Aug 6, 2023

25-day denial

Fine

Jun 16, 2023

$27,651

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Winniestowell Hospital District

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

610 DESHONG DR OPCO LLC

Administrator

BRITTNEY WEBER

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Avir Health Group

Chain Size

117 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 8 of 21

Ownership & Management

Owners

Boswell, Darren

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Eden, James

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Whitworth, Gary

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Carlisle Taylor Whitworth 2020 Irrevocable Trust5% or Greater Mortgage InterestGary Scott Whitworth 2019 Irrevocable Trust5% or Greater Mortgage InterestLqcp Management, LLC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestWm 41 Paris Re, LLC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestWm-lqc Mm, LLC5% or Greater Mortgage Interest
Source: Medicare provider data

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