Avir at Waco

Name: Avir at Waco
Address: 9101 PANTHER WAY, Waco, TX, 76712, US
Telephone: 2545379200

9101 Panther Way, Waco, TX 76712 · Mc Lennan County · 120 certified beds · avg 80 residents/day · certified since Sep 26, 2013

Part of chain: AVIR HEALTH GROUP (116 facilities, chain avg rating 2.3★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.40

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (20)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 6, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Mar 13, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Mar 13, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint
Feb 6, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 6, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Feb 6, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Feb 6, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Dec 31, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Dec 31, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
Dec 31, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Dec 31, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Dec 31, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Dec 31, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jul 16, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Nov 2, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Nov 2, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Nov 2, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Nov 2, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Nov 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Nov 2, 2023	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	6	F
2024	7	F
2026	7	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Texas avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.40	3.46	3.95	top 42% in Texas; bottom 32% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.25	0.44	0.69	bottom 17% in Texas; bottom 5% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.07	3.04	3.50	top 37% in Texas; bottom 34% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.23	0.34	0.48	bottom 32% in Texas; bottom 18% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	42.9	55.3	45.8	top 27% in Texas; top 44% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	50.0	54.6	42.9	top 41% in Texas; bottom 39% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.50, RN 0.26, weekend 3.15. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Johnson, Benjamin	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/14/2024
Johnson, Benjamin	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/14/2024
Jones, Timothy	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Jones, Timothy	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2018
Schwedock, Nicholas	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Schwedock, Nicholas	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Wesley Woods Health & Rehabilitation	0.8 mi	Waco, TX	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Hewitt Nursing and Rehabilitation	1.2 mi	Hewitt, TX	★★★☆☆	2/5
St. Anthony's Care Center	1.7 mi	Waco, TX	★★★★☆	4/5
Woodway Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	2.1 mi	Waco, TX	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Greenview Nursing and Rehabilitation	3.0 mi	Waco, TX	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
The Chateau Waco	3.3 mi	Waco, TX	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community	3.8 mi	Waco, TX	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Avir at Jeffrey Place	3.9 mi	Waco, TX	★★★☆☆	3/5
St. Catherine Center	4.6 mi	Waco, TX	★★★★★	4/5
Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation	6.2 mi	Waco, TX	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Woodland Springs Nursing Center	8.0 mi	Waco, TX	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation	8.2 mi	Waco, TX	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 676343.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Avir at Waco

9101 Panther Way, Waco, TX 76712 · 2545379200

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 676343 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)