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Avir at Petal Hill, Tyler, Texas

27
Citations from health inspectionsTexas average: 28 a home
2
Residents harmed or put in dangerTexas average: 2.3 a home
$25,532
Fines from the federal governmentTexas average: $44,141 a home
2 out of 5
Overall rating in starsTexas average: 2.7

The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files

10 inspection visits produced 27 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in two findings. Federal fines came to $25,532 (two fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.

The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.

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Quick Look at the Record

The home's overall star rating
2 out of 5
Rating for health inspections
2 out of 5
Rating for staffing
2 out of 5
Rating for quality of care
2 out of 5
Nurse time for each resident
3.50 hours each dayThe Texas average is 3.39 hours
Time from registered nurses
0.36 hours each dayThe Texas average is 0.43 hours
Nursing staff who left during one year
43.9%against the Texas average of 55.3%
Beds that are certified
120
Ownership
Corporation (for profit)
Chain
Avir Health Group, with 118 homes
Street address
900 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, Texas 75701
County
Smith

Each inspection's citations

Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.

One citation dated May 13, 2026

  • F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Two citations dated April 1, 2026

  • F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Three citations dated March 5, 2026

  • F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F645 Screening for Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F565 Right to Resident and Family Groups: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.

One citation dated Dec. 5, 2025

  • F644 Coordinate Assessments With Mental Health Screening Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Nov. 11, 2025

  • F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Two citations dated Feb. 27, 2025

  • F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
  • F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

Five citations dated Dec. 11, 2024

  • F850 Full Time Social Worker in Large Facilities: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

Seven citations dated April 18, 2024

  • F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F805 Food Prepared to Meet Individual Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F800 Nutritious, Tasty, Balanced Meals: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F770 Timely Quality Laboratory Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated March 21, 2024

  • F850 Full Time Social Worker in Large Facilities: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

Four citations dated Nov. 8, 2023

  • F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F679 Activities That Meet Every Resident's Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F645 Screening for Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F576 Private Access to Communication Methods: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.

Payment Denials and Fines

DatePenaltyAmount
May 13, 2026Fine$10,631
April 1, 2026Payment denial for new admissions34 days
Nov. 11, 2025Fine$14,901

Ownership and Management of the Home

  • The home is run by 900 S Baxter Avenue Opco, LLC (operational or managerial control).

The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 455485. Other homes in Texas.